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- pronunciation:
 b
tru
sihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
attracting unwanted notice.
He thought the long scar was obtrusive and attempted to hide it.She decided it would be too obtrusive to sit in the front row at her child's rehearsal.- synonyms:
- conspicuous, distinct, flagrant, glaring, prominent, pronounced
- antonyms:
- inconspicuous, unobtrusive
- similar words:
- blatant, flaming, marked, noticeable, obvious, patent, unmistakable
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| definition 2: |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so.
He didn't want to appear obtrusive, so he kept quiet or responded diplomatically.- synonyms:
- aggressive, assertive, brash, forward, presumptuous, pushy, self-assertive
- antonyms:
- low-key, shy
- similar words:
- blatant, bold, familiar, insolent
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| definition 3: |
sticking or pushing out; protruding.
An obtrusive tooth spoiled his smile.- synonyms:
- bulging, jutting, projecting, prominent, protruding, protrusive, protuberant
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| related words: |
bumptious, conspicuous |
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| derivations: |
obtrusively (adv.), obstrusiveness (n.) |
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