obtrusive
The word “obtrusive” has 3 syllables: ob-tru-sive
It's pronounced as /əbˈtruːsɪv/
What is synonym and antonym for obtrusive?
In the thesaurus, “obtrusive” has 43 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obtrusive along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obtrusive
- annoying
- bold
- brazen
- bulging
- bumptious
- busy
- curious
- forward
- harassing
- impertinent
- importunate
- impudent
- inquisitive
- insolent
- interfering
- intruding
- intrusive
- invading
- jutting
- meddlesome
- meddling
- nosey
- nosy
- noticeable
- officious
- overbearing
- pestiferous
- presuming
- presumptuous
- prognathous
- projecting
- prominent
- protruding
- protrusive
- protuberant
- prying
- pushing
- pushy
- rude
- snoopy
- sticking out
- superserviceable
- trespassing
Antonyms for obtrusive
- hands-off
- inhibited
- modest
- quiet
- reclusive
- reserved
- restrained
- reticent
- retiring
- shy
- silent
- subdued
- taciturn
- uninvolved
- unobtrusive
- withdrawn
Meanings of obtrusive
- adjective
- Sticking out; protruding.
- Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
- Pushy.
Example Sentences
- The obtrusive neon sign clashed with the historic aesthetic of the street.
- Her obtrusive laughter disrupted the solemn atmosphere of the funeral service.
- The obtrusive advertising banners on the website made it difficult to focus on the content.
- He found her constant questions to be obtrusive and irritating during the lecture.
- The obtrusive presence of security guards made the guests feel uncomfortable at the event.
On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtrusive, such as: annoying, bold, brazen, bulging, bumptious, busy, curious.
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