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Definition of
Intrusive
Intrusive
in·tru·sive
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Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
the state or quality of someone or something forced into somewhere not intended to be, causing disruption or irritation;
e.g. The intrusive thoughts kept her from sleeping.
(adjective)
projecting inwards;
e.g. The intrusive flow of the stream.
Similar Words
Busy
Busyness
Interrogative
Meddlesome
Nosy
Obtrusive
Officious
Presumptuous
Protrusive
Prying
Pushing
Pushy
Snoopy
Superserviceable
Opposite Words
Hands-off
Quiet
Reclusive
Reserved
Restrained
Reticent
Retiring
Silent
Subdued
Taciturn
Uninvolved
Unobtrusive
Withdrawn
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Brazen
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Impertinent
Impudent
Insolent
Overbearing
Pestiferous
Prying
Rude
Superserviceable
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