Intrusive
[ɪn'truːsɪv] or [ɪn'trusɪv]
Definition
(adj.) tending to intrude (especially upon privacy); 'she felt her presence there was intrusive' .
(adj.) thrusting inward; 'an intrusive arm of the sea' .
(adj.) of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock .
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Definition
(a.) Apt to intrude; characterized by intrusion; entering without right or welcome.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Obtrusive, trespassing.
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Examples
- In spite of his seemingly retiring manners a very intrusive person, this Secretary and lodger, in Miss Bella's opinion. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- You don't consider them intrusive I hope? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Lily's mind had reverted from the intrusive personality of Mr. Rosedale to the train of thought set in motion by Trenor's first words. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- I like to come here; but I have no desire to be intrusive. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- In this trying emergency an idea occurred to me--an inestimable idea which, so to speak, killed two intrusive birds with one stone. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Would Stepney Fields be considered intrusive? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Editor: Lucius