Associations to the word «Obtrusive»

Wiktionary

OBTRUSIVE, adjective. Sticking out; protruding.
OBTRUSIVE, adjective. Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
OBTRUSIVE, adjective. Pushy.

Dictionary definition

OBTRUSIVE, adjective. Undesirably noticeable; "the obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child"; "equally obtrusive was the graffiti".
OBTRUSIVE, adjective. Sticking out; protruding.

Wise words

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