obtrusive

English

Etymology

From Latin obtrūsus + -ive. See obtrude.

Pronunciation
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əbˈtɹuːsɪv/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • (General American) IPA(key): /əbˈtɹusɪv/
  • Hyphenation: ob‧trus‧ive

Adjective

obtrusive (comparative more obtrusive, superlative most obtrusive)

  1. Sticking out; protruding.
    Synonyms: bulging, jutting
    The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs.
  2. Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
    Antonym: unobtrusive
    He has an obtrusive forehead.
  3. Pushy.
    Synonyms: impertinent, intrusive
    The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual.

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Italian

Adjective

obtrusive

  1. feminine plural of obtrusivo
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