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OBTRUSIVE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word obtrusive. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word obtrusive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OBTRUSIVE

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intrusive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)

• of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock

• thrusting inward

bold
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• fearless and daring

noun

• a typeface with thick heavy lines

adjective satellite

• clear and distinct

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

brash
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively bold

flashy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tastelessly showy

• (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

forward
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective

• at or near or directed toward the front

• used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

• of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle

noun

• the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

• a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

adverb

• at or to or toward the front; forward

• forward in time or order or degree

• toward the future; forward in time

• in a forward direction

• near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

adjective satellite

• moving forward

verb

• send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

loud
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

• (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly

adverb

• with relatively high volume

adjective satellite

• tastelessly showy

ostentatious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intended to attract notice and impress others

adjective satellite

• (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

overbearing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expecting unquestioning obedience

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

pushy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative

showy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by ostentation but often tasteless

• displaying brilliance and virtuosity

• (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

• superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

bulging
adjectiveadj
adjective

• curving or bulging outward

adjective satellite

• curving outward

impertinent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

• not pertinent to the matter under consideration

• improperly forward or bold

jutting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of projecting out from something

adjective satellite

• extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

Best Hypernyms For OBTRUSIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obtrusive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
commanding conspicuous dominant eye-catching noticeable prominent striking

Alternatives for INTRUSIVE

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