obtrude

intransitive-verb
UK: /əbˈtruːd/
US: /əbˈtruːd/

  1. To become noticeable in an unwelcome way.

    1. I don't want to obtrude my opinion.
    2. The logo began to obtrude on the clean design of the webpage.

  2. To force yourself or your ideas on someone when they don't want it.

    1. She didn't want to obtrude on their grief.
    2. The reporters did not obtrude upon the family during their difficult time.

Synonyms

intrude interfere impose thrust
obtrude transitive-verb

  1. To force something on someone or make something obvious in an unwelcome way.

    1. He did not obtrude his views.
    2. The company does not obtrude its advertising on potential customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "obtrude" in English means: To become noticeable in an unwelcome way., To force yourself or your ideas on someone when they don't want it..

The phonetic transcription of "obtrude" is /əbˈtruːd/ in British English and /əbˈtruːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "obtrude": intrude, interfere, impose, thrust.

Example usage of "obtrude": "I don't want to obtrude my opinion.". More examples on the page.