OBTRUSIVE

obtrusive

(adjective) undesirably noticeable; “the obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child”; “equally obtrusive was the graffiti”

obtrusive

(adjective) sticking out; protruding

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

obtrusive (comparative more obtrusive, superlative most obtrusive)

Sticking out; protruding.

Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way.

Pushy.

Synonyms

• (sticking out): bulging, jutting

• (pushy): impertinent, intrusive

Source: Wiktionary


Ob*tru"sive, a.

Definition: Disposed to obtrude; inclined to intrude or thrust one's self or one's opinions upon others, or to enter uninvited; forward; pushing; intrusive.

– Ob*tru"sive*ly, adv.

– Ob*tru"sive*ness, n. Not obvious, not obtrusive, but retired. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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OBSERVE

(verb) conform one’s action or practice to; “keep appointments”; “she never keeps her promises”; “We kept to the original conditions of the contract”


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