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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