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- Dictionaryobtrude/əbˈtruːd/
verb
- 1. become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way: "a sound from the reception hall obtruded into his thoughts"
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OBTRUDE definition: 1. (especially of something unwanted) to make something or to become too noticeable, especially by…. Learn more.
When something obtrudes or when you obtrude it, it becomes noticeable in an undesirable way. [ literary ] A 40 watt bulb would be quite sufficient and would not obtrude.
Obtrude definition: to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation. See examples of OBTRUDE used in a sentence.
If you want to be rude, you'll obtrude, or thrust yourself to the front of a line without waiting. Who asked you? If the answer is no one, chances are you've decided to obtrude or shove your ideas and opinions into everyone's face.
OBTRUDE meaning: 1. (especially of something unwanted) to make something or to become too noticeable, especially by…. Learn more.
obtrude (something/yourself) (on/upon somebody) to become or make something/yourself noticed, especially in a way that is not wanted. Music from the next room obtruded upon his thoughts. The design should not obtrude to the extent that it distracts the reader.
1. : to thrust out : extrude. 2. : to force or impose (oneself, one's ideas, etc.) without warrant or request. intransitive verb. : to become unduly prominent or interfering : intrude. obtruder noun. Synonyms. butt in. interfere. interlope. intermeddle. intrude. meddle. mess. muck (about or around) nose. poke. pry.
1. to push (oneself, one's opinions, etc) on others in an unwelcome way. 2. ( tr) to push out or forward. [C16: from Latin obtrūdere, from ob- against + trūdere to push forward] obˈtruder n. obtrusion n.
Obtrude definition: To impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others with undue insistence or without invitation.
Obtrude definition: to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation. See examples of OBTRUDE used in a sentence.
