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Does the word Obtrusive stand for Obviously Intrusive?

2007-01-25 04:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Michael C 1 in Education & Reference Words & Wordplay

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Good definition!


Main Entry: ob·tru·sive
Pronunciation: -'trü-siv, -ziv
Function: adjective
1 a : forward in manner or conduct b : undesirably prominent
2 : thrust out : PROTRUDING
synonym see IMPERTINENT
- ob·tru·sive·ly adverb
- ob·tru·sive·ness noun

from Merriam-Websters Dictionary

2007-01-25 04:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by Kate J 4 · 0 0

Obtrusive Means

2016-12-15 14:11:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Obtrusive means protruding. Obviously Intrusive means obviously intruding

2007-01-25 04:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by Jade 4 · 0 0

Obtrusive may be generally observed but intrusive is specific to a group.
Vomit in a mall would be obtrusive but in you garden would be intrusive.

2007-01-25 04:16:46 · answer #4 · answered by Roger B 2 · 1 0

obtrusive means to thrust forward, push out; to offer or force ones opinion on others. so yes.

2007-01-25 04:15:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

no, but that's an interesting thought. it is it's own word.

2007-01-25 04:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by dwalkercpa 5 · 0 0

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