Obtrusive

/əbˈtruːsɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Noticeable or prominent in an intrusive way.

The obtrusive advertisements on the website made it difficult to focus on the content.

Tending to impose oneself or one's ideas on others.

Her obtrusive behavior during the meeting disrupted the flow of discussion.

Invasive in a way that is unwelcome or annoying.

The obtrusive noise from the construction site interrupted our quiet evening.

Projecting outward; noticeable.

The obtrusive features of the building drew attention from passersby.

Latin 'obtrudere', meaning 'to thrust against'.

obtrusive behavior

Actions that are intrusive or unwelcome in social situations.

obtrusive presence

Being prominently noticeable in a negative way.

obtrusive advertising

Advertising that interrupts or distracts from the content.

obtrusive design

A design that is excessively noticeable and not in harmony with its surroundings.

intrude

To enter without permission; to disrupt.

interfere

To prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly.

noticeable

Able to be seen or noticed; clear or apparent.

In your face

That style is too 'in your face' for me; it's obtrusive.

Over the top

Her obtrusive personality is just way over the top.