obtrusive
obtrusive
Definition
ob·tru·sive (əb tro̵̅o̅′siv, äb-)
adjective
- inclined to obtrude
- obtruding itself; esp., calling attention to itself in a displeasing way
Etymology: < L obtrusus, pp. of obtrudere + -ive
obtrusive
Synonyms
obtrusive
modif.
Protruding
jutting, bulging, projecting; see prominent 1.Presumptuous
forward, intrusive, impertinent; see rude 2.
obtrusive
Usage Examples
Preposition: on
- wrist: Whilst it is a large watch it is very comfortable to wear and does not feel obtrusive on the wrist.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- make: We've tried to make the links not too obtrusive, but.. .
Modifies a noun
- videoing: Guests are requested not to take flash photography or obtrusive videoing.
- light: Also, dark sky enthusiasts are interested in reducing obtrusive light, also called ' light trespass ' .
- feature: Beyond this scale stables can become jarring and obtrusive features in the landscape.
- building: Sir Thomas's only obtrusive building had been of the viaduct begun in 1844, ( fn.
- way: He said: Alan takes the time to ask me how I am feeling, but not in a obtrusive way.
- development: The northwestern edge of Hertford is well screened from view and there has been little obtrusive development within Bramfield.
Modifying Another Word
- visually: The fence had the strength to contain cattle without being visually obtrusive on the landscaped parkland.
- too: The weather is pleasant, the traffic noise isn't too obtrusive.
- very: Just above Dean Locks the railroad and M6 bridges become very obtrusive, but the locks themselves are a real gem.
- not: Nor was there any difference in the level of service which was attentive, not obtrusive.
- never: Her playing is brilliant but never obtrusive, full of atmosphere and subtly virtuosic.
Used with adjective complement
- become: With the passage of time, of course, memorials become less obtrusive.
- feel: Whilst it is a large watch it is very comfortable to wear and does not feel obtrusive on the wrist.
- look: Cars spaces could then be arranged in chevron to get the maximum in and to look less obtrusive.
- seem: Certainly Jerry Fielding's music now seems unduly obtrusive.
- regard: Some non-medical, personal help, such as communication support for lectures, could be regarded as obtrusive during one-to-one work involving clients.
Preposition: than
- one: They are also much less obtrusive than upright ones!
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