əbˈtrüs]iv, (ˈ)äb|t-, -üz], ]ēv also ]əv adjective
Etymology: Latin obtrus us + English -ive
1. : thrust out : protruding
a sharp obtrusive edge
2.
a. : disposed to obtrude : forward , pushing , intrusive
obtrusive behavior
b. : undesirably or unattractively noticeable or showy
hats will be less obtrusive this season
the propaganda was occasionally obtrusive
Synonyms: see impertinent