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单词 intrusiveness
释义

intrusive

adjective

in·​tru·​sive in-ˈtrü-siv How to pronounce intrusive (audio)
-ziv
1
a
: characterized by intrusion
b
: intruding where one is not welcome or invited
2
a
: projecting inward
an intrusive arm of the sea
b(1)
of a rock : having been forced while in a plastic state into cavities or between layers
(2)
: plutonic
3
: having nothing that corresponds to a sound or letter in orthography or etymon
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intrusive noun
intrusively adverb
intrusiveness noun

Synonyms

  • busy
  • interfering
  • intruding
  • meddlesome
  • meddling
  • nosy
  • nosey
  • obtrusive
  • officious
  • presuming
  • presumptuous
  • protrusive
  • prying
  • pushing
  • pushy
  • snoopy
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Example Sentences

a loud and intrusive person She tried to be helpful without being intrusive. Intrusive reporters disturbed their privacy.
Recent Examples on the Web Central planning was both intrusive and woefully inefficient. David E. Hoffman, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 But Republicans have pointed to the IRS funding as overreach by the administration, saying ordinary Americans of all income levels could be subject to intrusive and expensive audits. Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Rather, a lack of self-awareness is usually at the root of their intrusive and demanding behavior. Nandini Maharaj, SELF, 11 Aug. 2022 The allegations come from a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of at least 100 inmates who, their attorneys say, endured intrusive and unconstitutional searches during a lockdown at the downtown Los Angeles jail last September. Alene Tchekmedyianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 The series commits some aesthetic crimes—the music is overwrought and intrusive; every story from the past is made into a heroic epic, which isn’t always warranted and throws off the balance of the history being recounted. John Anderson, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2022 However, testers said the sound wasn’t intrusive or distracting. Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 Baby-Sitters Club may find what end-of-the-world-stakes there are to be frustratingly intrusive. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 July 2022 Damir’s boisterous and intrusive family soon figure out that Sara is pregnant. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Legal Definition

intrusive

adjective

in·​tru·​sive in-ˈtrü-siv How to pronounce intrusive (audio)
: characterized by intrusion

intrusiveness

noun

as in interference

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • interference
  • obtrusiveness
  • officiousness
  • questioning
  • prying
  • interrogation
  • attentiveness
  • inquiry
  • eavesdropping
  • meddlesomeness
  • concern
  • inquisitiveness
  • wonderment
  • interest
  • nosiness
  • rubbernecking
  • curiosity
  • curiousness
  • regard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • indifference
  • disregard
  • incuriosity
  • apathy
  • unconcern
  • disinterestedness
  • incuriousness
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