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

• obˈtruder, noun
• obtrusion, 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 the same boat carried Walter Fetherston, who took infinite care not to obtrude himself upon their attention.

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At last, she asked Mr. Balfour if she could have the liberty to obtrude a matter of business upon him.

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Having fixed his residence near her for some lengthy time he felt in no hurry to obtrude his presence just now, and went indoors.

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Her own were very neat and small, and she knew that they must obtrude themselves on the eye while she lay prone.

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I came to wait upon my Father—to humble myself at his feet—not to obtrude myself upon my Mother!

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