intrusive
adjective
in·tru·sive
in-ˈtrü-siv 
-ziv
2
a
: projecting inward
an intrusive arm of the sea
b(1)
of a rock
: having been forced while in a plastic state into cavities or between layers
(2)
: plutonic
3
: having nothing that corresponds to a sound or letter in orthography or etymon
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intrusive
noun
intrusively
adverb
intrusiveness
noun
Examples of intrusive in a Sentence
a loud and intrusive person
She tried to be helpful without being intrusive.
Intrusive reporters disturbed their privacy.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
These professionals will likely ask you about your personal and financial circumstances before entering an agreement, which might seem intrusive.
—Kirk Pepi, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
The season juxtaposes traditional Japanese aesthetics (wabi-sabi, mono no aware) with intrusive modernity.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Some authors paint the media as an intrusive, uncouth pack of wolves.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrusive. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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intrusive
adjective
in·tru·sive
in-ˈtrü-siv
-ziv
1
a
: characterized by intrusion
intrusive memories
b
: intruding where one is not welcome or invited
intrusive neighbors
2
: having been forced while in a melted state into cavities or between layers
intrusive rocks
intrusive
noun
intrusively
adverb
intrusiveness
noun
Legal Definition
intrusive
adjective
in·tru·sive
in-ˈtrü-siv
: characterized by intrusion
intrusively
adverb
intrusiveness
noun
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