obtrude

[ uhb-trood ]

verb (used with object)

, ob·trud·ed, ob·trud·ing.

1. to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation:

   to obtrude one's opinions upon others.

   Synonyms: force, impose

2. to thrust forth; push out.

verb (used without object)

, ob·trud·ed, ob·trud·ing.

1. to thrust forward, especially unduly; intrude.

   Synonyms: push, shove

obtrude

/ əbˈtruːʒən; əbˈtruːd /

verb

1. to push (oneself, one's opinions, etc) on others in an unwelcome way
2. tr to push out or forward

Derived Forms

• obtrusion, noun
• obˈtruder, noun

Other Words From

• ob·truder noun
• preob·trude verb (used with object) preobtruded preobtruding
• unob·truded adjective
• unob·truding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of obtrude¹

1545–55; < Latin obtrūdere to thrust against, equivalent to ob- ob- + trūdere to thrust

Word History and Origins

Origin of obtrude¹

C16: from Latin obtrūdere, from ob- against + trūdere to push forward

Example Sentences

But a producing interest can obtrude on the artistic process by imposing artificial deadlines and prioritizing the needs of the theater over the work itself.

From Los Angeles Times

“How you can bear such recollections, is astonishing to me!—They will sometimes obtrude—but how you can court them!”

From Literature

I tried not to look at it, but it kept obtruding at the corners of my vision.

From Literature

Mrs. Danvers never obtruded herself, but I was aware of her continually.

From Literature

Ms White explained that the sight of leggings "obtruded painfully" on her during a visit with her four sons, and made it "difficult for young guys to ignore" women's bodies.

From BBC