CEFR C1

intrusive

adjective

Meaning

Unwantedly entering or forcing oneself into a situation or place where one is not welcome or invited.

Examples

The intrusive paparazzi followed the celebrity into the private hospital room.
She found the constant notifications from the app to be highly intrusive during her workday.

Synonyms: pushy, nosy, invasive, obtrusive

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intrusive (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtruː.sɪv/

Definition

Unwantedly entering or forcing oneself into a situation or place where one is not welcome or invited.

Examples

The intrusive paparazzi followed the celebrity into the private hospital room.
She found the constant notifications from the app to be highly intrusive during her workday.
His intrusive questions about her past made the entire dinner party feel very uncomfortable.

Synonyms of intrusive

Words with a similar meaning to intrusive:

Antonyms of intrusive

Words with the opposite meaning to intrusive:

unobtrusive

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