obtrusive

English

Etymology

Latin obtrūsus + -ive

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /əbˈtɹuːsɪv/
Hyphenation: ob‧tru‧sive

Adjective

obtrusive (comparative more obtrusive, superlative most obtrusive)

Sticking out; protruding.
The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs.
Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
He has an obtrusive forehead.
Pushy.
The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual.

Synonyms

(sticking out): bulging, jutting
(pushy): impertinent, intrusive

Related terms

Translations

Sticking out; protruding

Russian: выступающий (ru) (vystupajuščij), выдаю́щийся (ru) (vydajúščijsja)

Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way

Pushy

Italian

Adjective

obtrusive

feminine plural of obtrusivo

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