intrusive
Intrusive (adj) means tending to intrude; unwelcome or disruptive. Example: “The tabloids asked intrusive questions about her private life.”
How to use intrusive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPushing in where you're not wanted, often violating someone's privacy or space.
Word forms
more intrusive comparative, intrusives plural, most intrusive superlative
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Etymology
A back-formation from intrusion, + -ive.
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What does “intrusive” mean?
The word “intrusive” means tending to intrude; unwelcome or disruptive. In plain terms, pushing in where you're not wanted, often violating someone's privacy or space.
How do you pronounce “intrusive”?
“Intrusive” is pronounced ihn-TROO-sihv (/ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “intrusive” in a sentence?
Here is “intrusive” used in a sentence: “The tabloids asked intrusive questions about her private life.”
What is another word for “intrusive”?
Words with a similar meaning to “intrusive” include unwelcome, disturbing, uninvited and interrupting.
What is the opposite of “intrusive”?
The opposite of “intrusive” — its antonyms — is unintrusive.
What part of speech is “intrusive”?
“Intrusive” is an adjective.
Is “intrusive” a common word?
“Intrusive” is an uncommon word in modern English.