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Intrusively: meaning, definitions and examples

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intrusively

 

[ ɪnˈtruːsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe actions or behavior

in a way that is annoyingly invasive or presumptuous

Synonyms

obtrusively, pushily, rudely

Examples of usage

  • He kept intrusively asking personal questions.
  • The salesperson followed us around the store intrusively.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to describe actions or behavior

in a way that disrupts or interrupts

Synonyms

disruptively, interruptively, obnoxiously

Examples of usage

  • She intrusively barged into the conversation.
  • The loud music intrusively interrupted our meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "intrusively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intrusivamente

🇮🇳 अनधिकारपूर्वक

🇩🇪 aufdringlich

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 нав'язливо

🇵🇱 natrętnie

🇯🇵 押し付けがましく

🇫🇷 intrusivement

🇪🇸 intrusivamente

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici şekilde

🇰🇷 성가시게

🇸🇦 بشكل متطفل

🇨🇿 vtíravě

🇸🇰 vtieravo

🇨🇳 侵入地

🇸🇮 vsiljivo

🇮🇸 ágangsamlega

🇰🇿 ыңғайсыздай

🇬🇪 თავხედურად

🇦🇿 dəsmətkarlıqla

🇲🇽 intrusivamente

Etymology

The word 'intrusively' originates from the verb 'intrude', which comes from the Latin word 'intrudere', meaning 'to thrust in'. The adverb 'intrusively' has been used in English since the 17th century to describe actions or behavior that are overly invasive, interruptive, or presumptuous.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,252, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.