— obtrusively , adv. — obtrusiveness , n.
/euhb trooh"siv/ , adj.
1. having or showing a disposition to obtrude, as by imposing oneself or one's opinions on others.
2. (of a thing) obtruding itself: an obtrusive error.
3. protruding; projecting.
[ 1660-70; obtrus ( us ) (see OBTRUSION) + -IVE ]
Syn. 1. interfering, meddlesome, officious, presumptuous. 2. blatant.