Obtrusive Definition

ŏb-tro͝osĭv, -zĭv, əb-
adjective
Inclined to obtrude.
Webster's New World
Thrusting out; protruding.
An obtrusive rock formation.
American Heritage
Tending to push self-assertively forward; brash.
A spoiled child's obtrusive behavior.
American Heritage
Obtruding itself; esp., calling attention to itself in a displeasing way.
Webster's New World
Undesirably noticeable.
An obtrusive scar.
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Origin of Obtrusive

  • From Latin obtrūsus past participle of obtrūdere to obtrude obtrude

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Obtrusive Sentence Examples

  • In all the ecclesiastical contests of the twenty years which followed 1845, Keble took a part, not loud or obtrusive, but firm and resolute, in maintaining those High Anglican principles with which his life had been identified.

  • The fence had the strength to contain cattle without being visually obtrusive on the landscaped parkland.

  • Nor was there any difference in the level of service which was attentive, not obtrusive.

  • Cars spaces could then be arranged in chevron to get the maximum in and to look less obtrusive.

  • Some individuals may find wind turbines an obtrusive feature to the landscape that can detract from the scenic quality of a neighborhood or area, perhaps even affecting property values.

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