Synonyms for intrusive

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-troo-siv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtru sɪv

Définition of intrusive

Origin : c.1400, from Latin intrus-, past participle stem of intrudere (see intrusion) + -ive. Related: Intrusively; intrusiveness.

adj obtrusive

Example sentences :

For all his assertiveness in matters of opinion he is not an intrusive person.
Extract from : « Notes on My Books » by Joseph Conrad

This was impertinent, but then she herself was an intrusive guest.
Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland

"If they would not think me inquisitive or intrusive," answered Clementina.
Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 » by Various

I had been a fortnight at Janenne when my intrusive phantom left me on Lorette.
Extract from : « Schwartz: A History » by David Christie Murray

Do not think me intrusive or importunate if I now call, dear sir, on you, to remember it!'
Extract from : « Art in England » by Dutton Cook

“Sir, you are intrusive—I want nothing that you can give me,” said Mowbray.
Extract from : « St. Ronan's Well » by Sir Walter Scott

He resented the clergyman's intrusive presence more and more.
Extract from : « The Tyranny of the Dark » by Hamlin Garland

They are like our flies; our flies are the noisiest, most intrusive, most impertinent creatures.
Extract from : « A Woman's Will » by Anne Warner

If children are in the right atmosphere they will not be intrusive or impertinent.
Extract from : « Conversation » by Mary Greer Conklin

Because he was afraid that Claire would find him intrusive, Milt was grave in her presence.
Extract from : « Free Air » by Sinclair Lewis

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