obtrusively
- adverb
- /əbˈtruːsɪvli/
:
invasivamente
- The message is provided not obtrusively, with one exception, when it is demonstrated that the Americans perform disinformation in the case of AIDS and that they misuse technological capabilities.
Examples
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She wore her new dress obtrusively, making sure everyone noticed her as she entered the room.
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The bright neon signs were placed obtrusively along the quiet street, drawing unwanted attention.
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Otherwise, most of the states would have ratified a national constitution obtrusively inconsistent with a basic tenet of their own constitutions.
Academic text (1993) -
The constant drips and drops had rattled so obtrusively against the plastic coat that he'd stopped wearing it after he'd spotted the wild children.
Fiction book (1997) -
He spoke obtrusively, interrupting the conversation every few minutes.
Synonyms
38
3.8
In a way that is easy to see and attracts attention
36
3.7
In an open and public way
30
2.8
In a way that is easy to see or recognize
25
3.9
In a very noticeable way that attracts attention
16
5.3
In a way that is easy to see or notice
7
4.8
In a way that is very obvious and often unpleasant
6
6.4
In a way that annoys and upsets other people
3
7.9
To act in a way that attracts attention and impresses people
1
5.9
In a way that makes someone have trouble paying attention
1
6.4
Acting in a way that invades someone's privacy and makes them uncomfortable
1
5.9
In a very obvious, blunt way that leaves nothing hidden
1
7.2
In a way that is bright and attracts attention
1
7.0
In a way that is bright and meant to attract attention
In a very obvious way that is hard to ignore
In a way that can be easily noticed
In a loud, out of control way that draws attention
Antonyms
33
5.1
In a careful, quiet way so you do not attract attention or make people feel embarrassed
How Obtrusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word obtrusively comes from Latin parts ob- ('against') and trudere ('to push'), the same idea as intrude, which means to push into a place where you are not wanted. So, to act obtrusively is to push yourself or something into view and attract attention in an unwelcome way.