obtrusive /əbˈtɹuːsɪv/ adjective3 •Of a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way.He has an obtrusive forehead. •(figurative) Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual. •(no longer used) Protruding or sticking out, especially in a way that obstructs.The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs. formsmore obtrusive · most obtrusive