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Webster 1913 Edition
Obtrusive
Ob-tru′sive
,Adj.
Disposed to obtrude; inclined to intrude or thrust one’s self or one's opinions upon others, or to enter uninvited; forward; pushing; intrusive.
– Ob-tru′sive-ly
, adv.
Ob-tru′sive-ness
, Noun.
Not obvious, not
obtrusive
, but retired. Milton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Obtrusive
OBTRU'SIVE
,Adj.
Not obvious, not obtrusive, but retired, the more desirable.
Definition 2024
obtrusive
obtrusive
English
Adjective
obtrusive (comparative more obtrusive, superlative most obtrusive)
- Sticking out; protruding.
- The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs.
- Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
- He has an obtrusive forehead.
- Pushy.
- The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual.
Synonyms
- (sticking out): bulging, jutting
- (pushy): impertinent, intrusive
Related terms
Translations
Sticking out; protruding
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Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way
Pushy