Meaning & use
obtrusive
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Noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
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The bright orange sign felt obtrusive against the quiet, historic street.
She tried to give advice without being obtrusive about it.
A note on using this word
Its opposite, "unobtrusive," is actually more common in everyday speech, often used as a compliment for something that blends in nicely.
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