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obtrusive

/əbˈtruː.sɪv/

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adjective

/əbˈtruː.sɪv/C1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что заметно нежелательным или навязчивым образом.

Describes something that is noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

  1. Noticeable in an unpleasant wayC1formal

    Tending to attract attention in a way that is unwelcome or intrusive.

    ruНавязчивый

    • The bright neon sign was obtrusive against the historic building.
    • His obtrusive behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
    • The security cameras were placed in an obtrusive location.

    Synonymsblatantconspicuousintrusivenoticeableprominent

    Antonymsdiscreetinconspicuoussubtleunobtrusive

  2. Pushing oneself forwardC1formal

    Unduly noticeable or prominent; interfering or meddling.

    ruНавязчивый

    • She found his obtrusive questions about her personal life annoying.
    • The obtrusive salesman followed them around the store.
    • His obtrusive presence in the meeting was unwelcome.

    Synonymsboldforwardinterferingintrusivemeddlesomeofficiouspresumptuouspushy

    Antonymsreservedretiringself-effacingshyunobtrusive

Forms
  • more obtrusive comparative form
  • most obtrusive superlative form
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