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Obstructive vs Obtrusive - What's the difference?

obstructive | obtrusive |

As adjectives the difference between obstructive and obtrusive

is that obstructive is causing obstructions while obtrusive is sticking out; protruding.

obstructive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Causing obstructions.
  • * I wanted to see his report on me, but my manager was being obstructive .

    • Derived terms

    * obstructively * obstructiveness

    obtrusive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Sticking out; protruding.
    • The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs.
  • Noticeable]]; prominent, especially in a [[displease, displeasing way.
    • He has an obtrusive forehead.
  • Pushy.
    • The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual.

    Synonyms

    * (sticking out) bulging, jutting * (pushy) impertinent, intrusive

    Related terms

    * obtrusively * obtrusiveness