Obtrude

/əbˈtruːd/
verb

To forcefully or unwelcome impose something or oneself.

He was always obtruding his opinions onto others.
Visual representation of "obtrude" - To forcefully or unwelcome impose something or oneself

Often appears as...

  • obtrude on
  • obtrude into
verb

To stick out or protrude noticeably.

The old fireplace obtrudes into the room.
Visual representation of "obtrude" - To stick out or protrude noticeably

Often appears as...

  • obtrude from
  • obtrude out
verb

To forcefully or unwelcome impose something or oneself.

He was always obtruding his opinions onto others.
Visual representation of "obtrude" - To forcefully or unwelcome impose something or oneself

Often appears as...

  • obtrude on
  • obtrude into
verb

To stick out or protrude noticeably.

The old fireplace obtrudes into the room.
Visual representation of "obtrude" - To stick out or protrude noticeably

Often appears as...

  • obtrude from
  • obtrude out
Definition 1 of 2
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Negative Connotation

Usually implies disapproval. It's often about unwelcome actions or ideas in social contexts.

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He tends to obtrude his advice even when not asked.
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Non-physical Intrusion

Often used for metaphorical rather than physical impositions, like thoughts or feelings.

Illustration for Non-physical Intrusion
Her doubts obtruded upon her happiness.
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Cultural Intrusiveness

Think of obtrude as intruding in cultural situations like conversations or personal space.

Illustration for Cultural Intrusiveness
He didn't realize his comments would obtrude on her privacy.
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Negative Connotation

Usually implies disapproval. It's often about unwelcome actions or ideas in social contexts.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He tends to obtrude his advice even when not asked.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-physical Intrusion

Often used for metaphorical rather than physical impositions, like thoughts or feelings.

Illustration for Non-physical Intrusion
Her doubts obtruded upon her happiness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Intrusiveness

Think of obtrude as intruding in cultural situations like conversations or personal space.

Illustration for Cultural Intrusiveness
He didn't realize his comments would obtrude on her privacy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

Usually implies disapproval. It's often about unwelcome actions or ideas in social contexts.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He tends to obtrude his advice even when not asked.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-physical Intrusion

Often used for metaphorical rather than physical impositions, like thoughts or feelings.

Illustration for Non-physical Intrusion
Her doubts obtruded upon her happiness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Intrusiveness

Think of obtrude as intruding in cultural situations like conversations or personal space.

Illustration for Cultural Intrusiveness
He didn't realize his comments would obtrude on her privacy.
Visual representation of the word "Obtrude"

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Quote examples

D. H. Lawrence

English Writer

I can't do with mountains at close quarters - they are always in the way, and they are so stupid, never moving and never doing anything but obtrude themselves.
Portrait of D. H. Lawrence

Quote examples

D. H. Lawrence

English Writer

I can't do with mountains at close quarters - they are always in the way, and they are so stupid, never moving and never doing anything but obtrude themselves.
Portrait of D. H. Lawrence
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