as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
she's that proverbially intrusive neighbor who never knocks before coming in
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Recent Examples of intrusive
The service is considered but not at all intrusive.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
It was based on an earlier study which found that playing Tetris in the emergency room immediately following a traumatic accident would decrease the amount of traumatic intrusive thoughts post-accident.
—Isa Mazzei, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Since then, Popovich, who ranks third all-time in postseason wins (170) behind Jackson (229) and Pat Riley (171), has counseled his former assistant without being intrusive, Johnson said.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
Ali said McCurdy has a way of assisting them, too, without being intrusive.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
It was based on an earlier study which found that playing Tetris in the emergency room immediately following a traumatic accident would decrease the amount of traumatic intrusive thoughts post-accident.
—Isa Mazzei, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Since then, Popovich, who ranks third all-time in postseason wins (170) behind Jackson (229) and Pat Riley (171), has counseled his former assistant without being intrusive, Johnson said.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
Ali said McCurdy has a way of assisting them, too, without being intrusive.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusive
Adjective
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SpaceX was responsible for most of the 71 rockets launched last year from Vandenberg, one of the world’s busiest spaceports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The service Smart, knowledgable, and friendly without being obtrusive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The big drawback is the fact that the machine is obtrusive, awkward, and decidedly unsexy.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her Southern accent is slightly clipped and officious, the type of drawl that’s a stamp of a suburban upbringing.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There was noticeable and annoying lag and sluggishness in the Windows desktop and Windows Explorer, not even counting Chrome or Office, with apps taking some 10 seconds to even open.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The Hawks want to be a scrappy, tough, annoying team to play against.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The unit's playing time in those games had been limited by a combination of blowouts (wins and losses), minute restrictions (Aaron Gordon) and meddlesome minor injuries (Jamal Murray's ankle and shoulder).—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Woody Johnson is known to be meddlesome, impatient and easily influenced by headlines.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusive. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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