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Obtrusive vs Obtruding - What's the difference?

obtrusive | obtruding |

As an adjective obtrusive

is sticking out; protruding.

As a verb obtruding is

present participle of obtrude.

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

    obtruding

    English

    Verb

    (head)