obtrusiveness
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- unobtrusiveness noun
Example Sentences
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Clocky’s creator, Gauri Nanda, wanted to temper its obtrusiveness by making it cute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
In each case, these issues are characterized by their obtrusiveness.
From Slate • Jul. 13, 2020
By his cleverness, obtrusiveness and passion for intrigue, he won a place in McCarthy's book as "the most brilliant young fellow I have ever met."
From Time Magazine Archive
Its harsh obtrusiveness makes it forcibly visible to us, overcoming our senses,—and we bring to its altar sacrifices, as does a savage to the fetish which appears powerful because of its hideousness.
From The Spirit of Japan by Tagore, Rabindranath
"The obtrusiveness of these creatures passes all belief," thought Oswald.
From 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance by Schubin, Ossip
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