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Obtruded: meaning, definitions and examples

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obtruded

 

[ əbˈtruːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

unwanted intrusion

To obtrude means to impose oneself or one's ideas upon others in a way that is unwelcome or intrusive. It often conveys a sense of disrupting the natural flow of circumstances or conversations.

Synonyms

impose, interfere, intrude

Examples of usage

  • He obtruded his opinions during the meeting.
  • She didn't want to obtrude on their private conversation.
  • The loud music obtruded on the otherwise peaceful setting.
Context #2 | Verb

excessive prominence

Obtrude can also refer to the act of forcing something into a place or situation where it is not wanted, or to make something more prominent than it naturally is.

Synonyms

force, propel, push

Examples of usage

  • The design obtruded on the overall aesthetic of the room.
  • He obtruded his thoughts onto the project without consultation.
  • The bright colors obtruded in the otherwise muted decor.

Translations

Translations of the word "obtruded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obstruído

🇮🇳 अवरोधित

🇩🇪 aufgedrängt

🇮🇩 terhalang

🇺🇦 обтруднений

🇵🇱 przeszkodzony

🇯🇵 押し付けられた

🇫🇷 obstrué

🇪🇸 obstruido

🇹🇷 engellenmiş

🇰🇷 방해받은

🇸🇦 محجوز

🇨🇿 zablokovaný

🇸🇰 zablokovaný

🇨🇳 阻碍的

🇸🇮 oviran

🇮🇸 hindraður

🇰🇿 кедергі келген

🇬🇪 შეხვედრილი

🇦🇿 maneə törədən

🇲🇽 obstruido

Word origin

The word 'obtrude' originates from the Latin 'obtrudere,' where 'ob-' means 'against' or 'toward' and 'trudere' means 'to thrust.' It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The term conveyed the idea of thrusting oneself into a situation or imposing oneself upon others. Over the centuries, it has maintained a negative connotation, emphasizing unwarranted or intrusive behavior. The modern usage of 'obtrude' typically relates to social interactions or contexts where one's presence or ideas are unsolicited or disruptive. This word reflects the broader theme within the English language of compound words derived from Latin roots, often retaining a clear sense of the original Latin meaning in contemporary usage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,799 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.