Obtrusively

Obtrusively means in a manner that is noticeable or aggressive, and tends to force itself on others. It describes actions or things that intrude or interrupt, often in an unwelcome or unwelcome manner. This can involve being overly assertive, pushy, or unduly noticeable, causing discomfort or annoyance. It suggests a lack of discretion or consideration for others' boundaries, and a tendency to impose one's presence, opinions, or actions on a situation or person. This can apply to a variety of contexts from behavior and appearance to sound and scent.

Obtrusively meaning with examples

• The salesman, behaving obtrusively, began to follow the potential client around the store, rattling off his sales pitch without pause or regard for the client's lack of response. His persistent presence made the customer uncomfortable, wanting simply to browse. He kept invading the shopper's personal space, making them want to leave the store.
• A bright, neon sign, displaying a garish advertisement for a local business, shone obtrusively into the bedroom window, disrupting the resident's sleep. Its intrusive light pulsed constantly, creating an uncomfortable, unnatural ambiance throughout the dark of the room. The light was difficult to ignore and sleep became increasingly difficult.
• The perfume the woman was wearing was obtrusively strong, filling the small elevator and causing some passengers to cough and fan the air. The pungent fragrance lingered long after the elevator ride was over. The overpowering aroma overwhelmed the senses and created a headache for some of the passengers.
• During the quiet musical performance, the photographer's camera flash went off obtrusively, startling the musicians and interrupting the serene atmosphere. The sharp light and clicking sound destroyed the delicate mood the musicians had worked so hard to create. Everyone in the audience gasped at his inconsideration.