Synonyms of obtrusive
40 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for obtrusive is intrusive. Other synonyms of obtrusive are overassertive, overbearing, sharp-elbowed, authoritarian and autocratic.
Synonyms and similar words for obtrusive
adjectiveOf a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
- intrusive
- overassertiveToo assertive.
- overbearingOverly bossy, domineering, arrogant, forceful, intense, or annoying.
- sharp-elbowed
- authoritarian
- autocratic
- bossy
- coercive
- commanding
- controllingExerting control over a person or thing.
- demandingMaking great demands in terms of quality, quantity, accuracy or other criteria; difficult to satisfy.
- despotic
- dictatorial
- dominant
- domineeringOverbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian.
- forcefulCapable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.
- harsh
- heavy-handedOverbearing, coercive; unnecessarily forceful; harsh, oppressive.
- iron-fistedCharacterized by ruthless control.
- iron-handedStrict and dictatorial, exercising firm ruthless control.
- monocraticSynonym of autocratic.
- brassy
- oppressiveTyrannical or exercising unjust power.
- strict
- tyrannical
adjectiveOf a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
- in-your-faceAggressively or blatantly confrontational.
- ostentatious
adjectiveProtruding or sticking out, especially in a way that obstructs.
- bulgingThe shape or motion of something that bulges.
- juttingThat which juts or protrudes.
- exsertedProtruding, projecting.
- outstandingProjecting outwards.
- projectingSticking out.
- projectoryProjecting.
- prominentStanding out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
- promontorial
- protruding
- protuberantSwelling or bulging outward.
- protuberousProtuberant.
- salientProjecting outwards, pointing outwards.
- extuberant obsoleteSwelling or sticking out; protuberant.
Opposite of obtrusive
adjectiveOf a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
- inobtrusiveInconspicuous; unobtrusive.
- nonobtrusiveNot obtrusive.
- unobtrusiveNot obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.
adjectiveOf a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
Meaning of obtrusive
- adjective Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
- adjective Of a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
- adjective Protruding or sticking out, especially in a way that obstructs.
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Questions about synonyms of obtrusive
- What is another word for obtrusive?
- Obtrusive has 40 synonyms on Word.ws, such as intrusive, overassertive, overbearing, sharp-elbowed, authoritarian, autocratic, bossy and coercive.
- What is the opposite of obtrusive?
- The opposite of obtrusive is inobtrusive. Other antonyms of obtrusive are nonobtrusive, unobtrusive and discreet.
- What does obtrusive mean?
- Obtrusive means of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
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