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Gavin
Any examples of obtrusive?
I've searched for many dictionaries,but still don't get it
Jul 15, 2012 2:13 PM
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The main meaning is "noticeable in a negative way".
For instance, "The man had an obtrusive scar on his face."
A person can also be obtrusive. It means that he/she imposes himself/herself too much on others. For instance, if you try to impose your opinion on others (= to force others to agree with you) you're being obtrusive.
Literally, obtrusive means to protrude, to stick out, so you can say that a "rock formation" is obtrusive.
July 15, 2012
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