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obtrusive

ob·tru·sive [ ob trssiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. annoying: tending to intrude or force opinions on other people
plagued by an obtrusive photographer

2. highly noticeable: highly noticeable, often with a bad or unwelcome effect

3. sticking out: projecting or sticking out

[Mid-17th century. < Latin obtrusus, past participle of obtrudere (see obtrude)]

ob·tru·sive·ly adverb
ob·tru·sive·ness noun
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