Obtrude: meaning, definitions and examples

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obtrude

 

[ ษ™bหˆtruหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

unwelcome intrusion

To obtrude means to thrust oneself into a situation or conversation in an unwelcome or intrusive manner. This verb implies a lack of consideration for others' feelings or current circumstances, suggesting an imposition that is often unwarranted. It can refer to interrupting or disrupting a process, or inserting one's opinion when it is neither requested nor appreciated. The term often carries a negative connotation, indicating annoyance or disapproval from those being obtruded upon.

Synonyms

impose, interfere, intrude, trespass.

Examples of usage

  • He tended to obtrude his opinions in every meeting.
  • Please do not obtrude on their private matters.
  • She obtruded herself into the conversation without being invited.

Translations

Translations of the word "obtrude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆ เค•เฅ‹ เคฅเฅ‹เคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufdrรคngen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memaksakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฒ'ัะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narzucaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠผใ—ไป˜ใ‘ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imposer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imponer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zorlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์š”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vnucovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vnucovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบๅŠ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vsiliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรฝsta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ะถะฑาฏั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒคแƒแƒ แƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“ แƒงแƒแƒคแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™lษ™b etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imponer

Etymology

The word 'obtrude' has its origins in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'obtrudere', which means 'to thrust upon'. This Latin term is a combination of 'ob-', meaning 'against', and 'trudere', meaning 'to push'. Over the years, the word evolved from its Latin roots into English, retaining its core meaning of imposing oneself in a way that is deemed inappropriate or unwanted. It has been used in various contexts to describe social interactions where one party disrupts another, be it in conversation, personal space, or decision-making processes. The negative implications associated with 'obtrude' have made it a particularly useful term in describing behaviors that violate social norms of respect and courtesy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,240 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.