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Meaning of "obtrusive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OBTRUSIVE

obtrusive  [əbˈtruːsɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBTRUSIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Obtrusive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OBTRUSIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of obtrusive in the English dictionary

The definition of obtrusive in the dictionary is obtruding or tending to obtrude. Other definition of obtrusive is sticking out; protruding; noticeable.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBTRUSIVE


abusive
əˈbjuːsɪv
allusive
əˈluːsɪv
collusive
kəˈluːsɪv
conclusive
kənˈkluːsɪv
conducive
kənˈdjuːsɪv
diffusive
dɪˈfjuːsɪv
elusive
ɪˈluːsɪv
exclusive
ɪkˈskluːsɪv
excusive
ɪksˈkjuːsɪv
extrusive
ɪkˈstruːsɪv
illusive
ɪˈluːsɪv
inclusive
ɪnˈkluːsɪv
inconclusive
ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv
inobtrusive
ˌɪnəbˈtruːsɪv
intrusive
ɪnˈtruːsɪv
nonintrusive
ˌnɒnɪnˈtruːsɪv
occlusive
əˈkluːsɪv
protrusive
prəˈtruːsɪv
reclusive
rɪˈkluːsɪv
unobtrusive
ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBTRUSIVE

obtemper
obtemperate
obtend
obtention
obtest
obtestation
obtrude
obtruder
obtruncate
obtrusion
obtrusively
obtrusiveness
obtund
obtundent
obtundity
obturate
obturation
obturator
obtuse
obtusely

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBTRUSIVE

all-inclusive
amusive
applausive
comprehensive
contusive
delusive
disillusive
effusive
infusive
musive
perfusive
plausive
preclusive
prelusive
seclusive
suffusive
ultraexclusive
unabusive
unapplausive
unexclusive
unplausive

Synonyms and antonyms of obtrusive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OBTRUSIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «obtrusive» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of obtrusive

Translation of «obtrusive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OBTRUSIVE

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The translations of obtrusive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «obtrusive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

突兀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

molesta
570 millions of speakers

English

obtrusive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निकला हुआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فظاظة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

навязчивым
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

intrusivos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেদী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

importun
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menonjol
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aufdringlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

押し付けがましい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

돌출
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Obtrusive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làm phiền
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆசி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घुसणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sırnaşık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

importuno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

natrętny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нав´язливим
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

obraznic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενοχλητικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

opvallend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

påträngande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

påtrengende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of obtrusive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBTRUSIVE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about obtrusive

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBTRUSIVE»

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Doing Social Research
METHOD CLASSIFICATIONS Obtrusive and unobtrusive methods refer to the means used to collect data. If the method being used involves contact with the population being studied, then this is considered obtrusive for that reason. On the  ...
Leonard Cargan, 2007
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Essential Research Methods for Social Work
Unobtrusive Versus Obtrusive Observation As discussed in Chapter 10, unobtrusive observation means that the observer blends into the observation setting in such a way that the act of observing and recording is by and large not noticeable to ...
Allen Rubin, Earl Babbie, 2009
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Assessment: In Special and Inclusive Education
Observations are called obtrusive when it is obvious to the person being observed that he or she is being observed. The presence of an observer makes observation obvious; for example, the presence of a practicum supervisor in the back of ...
John Salvia, James Ysseldyke, Sara Bolt, 2009
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Task Analysis Methods for Instructional Design
Types of Observation There are two primary types of observations-unobtrusive and obtrusive. In unobtrusive observations, the observer does not interact with the person being observed. The observer tries to recede from the situation so as not ...
David H. Jonassen, Martin Tessmer, Wallace H. Hannum, 1999
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Public Program Evaluation
These kinds of measurement techniques are called obtrusive measures. Not all measures are obtrusive. For example, collecting administrative data about my age, years of employment, place of work, rank, and salary will not affect my behavior ...
Laura Langbein, Claire L. Felbinger
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Contemporary Fields Of Psychology And Experiments
One is obtrusive method and the other is unobtrusive method. The Obtrusive Method In this method the respondent knows that data are being collected. This method is easy and less costly. Since, the experimenter pushes his opinion on others ...
M. Rajamanickam, 1999
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Public Program Evaluation: A Statistical Guide
measure Yt) to change.8 We will be unable to tell whether the observed change in Y is caused by the obtrusive pretest measurement (Z) rather than (or in addition to) the intervention or treatment (X). Chapter 2 explained that taking tests is a ...
Laura Irwin Langbein, 2012
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Handbook of Improving Performance in the Workplace, ...
and. Obtrusive. Measures. Also called non-obtrusive measures, unobtrusive measures donât require your ... occurs naturally within the work context. For instance, to measure paper recycling in a workplace, Unobtrusive and Obtrusive Measures.
Kenneth H. Silber, Wellesley R. Foshay, 2009
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An Introduction to Information Science
Obtrusive Versus Unobtrusive Observation The problem of whether or not the observer is "seen" leads to the categorization : 1. Obtrusive data collection methods vs. 2. Unobtrusive data collection methods Measures in which the subject knows ...
Roger Flynn, 1986
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The Foundations of Ethology
... knowledge of animals and particularly a lack of the "clinical eye." 8. The. Non- Obtrusive. Experiment. All that has been said in Section 2 of this chapter about the systemic character of the organism and the sequence of operations prescribed ...
‎1981

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBTRUSIVE»

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MIFF 2015: Our film critics preview 10 titles to look out for
The film's technical trick – it was shot with three crews in real time – is never obtrusive but, along with the largely improvised dialogue and ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
2
VidCon 2015: Online Video is Changing the World As We Know It
But advertisers must learn that in the world of the engaged Internet, the less obtrusive they are, the more successful they'll be. I also believe in ... «ReelSEO, Jul 15»
3
It's time to stop promoting your app with interstitials on mobile …
Of course you should tell your visitors about your app — but there's a better, less obtrusive way of going about it. When Google switched out the ... «The Next Web, Jul 15»
4
Game Review - Journey, PS4
The multi-player is un-obtrusive and thoughtful; there's no lobby or voice-chat. You will simply meet other players doing the same as you; ... «Powys County Times, Jul 15»
5
Swaragini- A rather besura composition
From the costumes, to the obtrusive editing complete with bright flashes of light and an overpowering background score. In an age when ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Disneyland at 60 plus California surfing: The balance of resort and …
It's a good thing too; there are no sprawling villas and towering hotels here – strict planning and conservation laws have halted all obtrusive ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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With a healthy flow of money and vacation time, players are left to their own devices; and those devices are oftentimes obtrusive and illegal. «LomdardiAve, Jul 15»
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Keidel: Enough's Enough Already — Steinbrenner Belongs In The …
But he was a different, less obtrusive Boss when he came back to the fertile farm that Gene Michael so meticulously tendered. The Boss ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
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In Kingston mayor's race, Noble and Gallo spar over Democratic …
... any candidate in this year's mayoral election, said his party believes in lowering taxes, individual rights and a less obtrusive government. «The Daily Freeman, Jul 15»
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Bright lights, big city: the problem with light pollution
"Control of obtrusive light must be a basic element of nature conservation policies since their impact on several species, habitats, ecosystems, ... «The Press, Jul 15»

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