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obtrusive

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ob⋅tru⋅sive

  [uhb-troo-siv]
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–adjective
1. having or showing a disposition to obtrude, as by imposing oneself or one's opinions on others.
2. (of a thing) obtruding itself: an obtrusive error.
3. protruding; projecting.
Origin:
1660–70; < L obtrūs(us) (see obtrusion ) + -ive

Related forms:
ob⋅tru⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
ob⋅tru⋅sive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. interfering, meddlesome, officious, presumptuous. 2. blatant.
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ob·tru·sive   (ŏb-trōō'sĭv, -zĭv, əb-)   
adj.  

  1. Thrusting out; protruding: an obtrusive rock formation.

  2. Tending to push self-assertively forward; brash: a spoiled child's obtrusive behavior.

  3. Undesirably noticeable: an obtrusive scar.


[From Latin obtrūsus, past participle of obtrūdere, to obtrude; see obtrude.]
ob·tru'sive·ly adv., ob·tru'sive·ness n.
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