obtrusive
Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineeringOf a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
» He tried to be less obtrusive.
Meaning
3 senses(figuratively)Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual.
aufdringlich, penetrant
(figuratively)Of a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
He has an obtrusive forehead.
auffällig, (negativ) wahrnehmbar
undesirably noticeable
(obsolete)Protruding or sticking out, especially in a way that obstructs.
The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs.
sticking out; protruding
Examples
2 sentencesHe tried to be less obtrusive.
Their general literary merit was not obtrusive, although, of course, they sometimes contained work which afterwards became famous.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
Forms
more obtrusive, most obtrusive| Comparative | more obtrusive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most obtrusive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
41 synonymsAntonyms
4 antonymsWord family
16 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form