as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
she's that proverbially intrusive neighbor who never knocks before coming in
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Recent Examples of intrusive
Career, fashion, Bridget Jones, novelty questions—which could be anything—or personal and intrusive?
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Hugh Grant, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
That was just a snapshot of some of the intrusive thoughts that hampered the 29-year-old during her comeback.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Previous research established a link between sleep deprivation and intrusive memories, but the underlying neurological mechanisms remained unclear.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
The more successful the program, the more intrusive the impact on neighborhoods.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Hugh Grant, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
That was just a snapshot of some of the intrusive thoughts that hampered the 29-year-old during her comeback.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Previous research established a link between sleep deprivation and intrusive memories, but the underlying neurological mechanisms remained unclear.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
The more successful the program, the more intrusive the impact on neighborhoods.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusive
Adjective
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Held at the Shrine Auditorium, and given how many entertainment industry power players called Beverly Hills home, local traffic was a bit busier than the average Monday night.—
Scott Huver,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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On the music side, Lil Boat hasn’t been too busy yet in 2025.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Switch 2's kickstand is a less obtrusive U-shaped stand that looks like it can be set at a wider range of angles than even the OLED Switch.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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The fit is close but not suffocating; however, the ankle zippers were somewhat bulky and obtrusive.—
Mark Eller,
Outside Online,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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For one, Barber and Sweetin co-signed one fan’s take describing the youngest Tanner sibling, Michelle (played by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) as increasingly annoying and borderline spoiled as the series went on.—
John Russell,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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This is occasionally annoying (or more than occasionally).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With little more to do, Brett finds himself in constant ego clashes with his ex-wife Melissa’s (Nora Zehetner) meddlesome new husband, Connor (Josh Ventura).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Taliban face the poverty, internal strife, illicit crops, meddlesome neighbors, and threat of insurrections that are endemic to their country—and have proved the bane of all its rulers.—
Carter Malkasian,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Aug. 2021
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusive. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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