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non-intrusive

non-intrusive

4.5
Not causing trouble or interrupting what people do
  • adjective
  • /nɒn ɪnˈtruːsɪv/
translation icon : no intrusivo
  • We prefer non-intrusive advertising that does not interrupt the user experience.

Examples

  • The non-intrusive design of the app makes it user-friendly.

  • Her non-intrusive approach made everyone feel comfortable during the meeting.

  • The new security system is non-intrusive and does not disturb daily activities.

  • This app is non-intrusive.

  • The new security system is non-intrusive and does not disturb daily activities.

  • We prefer non-intrusive advertising that does not interrupt the user experience.

  • Her non-intrusive approach made everyone feel comfortable during the meeting.

Synonyms

unobtrusive
vsnon-intrusive
8 6.7

Not attracting attention or standing out to others

also prevents interference, damage, or physical entry rather than just being discreet
noninvasive
vsnon-intrusive
  • Specialized
4 4.2

A medical test or treatment that does not cut the skin and does not enter the body

is broader, also avoiding disruption and damage beyond merely lacking physical entry
nondisruptive
vsnon-intrusive
1 4.8

Does not interrupt normal work or processes

is broader and also avoids damage and physical entry or interference
unintrusive
vsnon-intrusive
1 5.8

Not attracting attention or getting in the way

also covers avoiding physical entry or harm, not only being unnoticed
nondestructive
vsnon-intrusive
  • Specialized
1 4.4

Does not cause damage to the thing being tested

also avoids interruption and physical entry, not only preventing damage
noninterruptive
vsnon-intrusive
6.1

A change that lets people keep working without stopping

adds the need to avoid damage and any physical entry or interference

Antonyms

57 5.8

Causing trouble that interrupts normal activity

52 6.1

Entering where you are not wanted and disturbing someone's privacy

How Intrusive

invasive
19 5.9
intrusive
52 6.1
non-intrusive
4.5
unobtrusive
8 6.7
subtle
276 6.0

Surface Forms

non-intrusive positive

Morphology

non-intrusive = intrusive (transparent) = non + intrude + ive

The negating prefix 'non-' attaches to the adjective 'intrusive' to yield the straightforward meaning 'not intrusive'.

Etymology

Non-intrusive starts with non- meaning 'not' and comes from the verb intrude, which originally meant 'to push into', like to 'push' or 'thrust' someone. So non-intrusive describes something that does not 'push in' or bother people.