barges in
Arrives without invitation
To barge in is to enter abruptly and without invitation, often interrupting what's already happening: She barged in while we were in the middle of a meeting.
The phrase suggests physical pushiness or social obtuseness—someone who barges in either doesn't notice or doesn't care that they're unwelcome.
Hostile and confrontational
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- pushyUnpleasantly forceful in manner
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
insistent · imposing · bold · forceful · bulldozes · steamrolls · strong-arms · overpowers
Sharp and unexpected
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- unannouncedWithout prior notice
- startlingCausing sudden surprise
- surprisingCausing mild shock
unanticipated · unforeseen · uninvited · spontaneous · jarring · shocking · hasty · impetuous
Lacking good manners
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- tactlessInsensitive in manner
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
brazen · audacious · obnoxious · brash · crass · uncivil · ill-mannered · discourteous
Without formal welcome
- unwantedNot wished for
- intrudingEntering without welcome
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
interloping · gate-crashing · inopportune · untimely · ill-timed · inappropriate · unasked · unbidden
Breaks another's speech
- intrudesEnters uninvited
- butts inIntrudes on conversation
- cuts inIntrudes mid-conversation or line
- crashesSudden violent impacts
trespasses · encroaches · invades · meddles · interferes · imposes · oversteps · infringes
aggressive
Hostile and confrontational
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- pushyUnpleasantly forceful in manner
overbearing · insistent · imposing · bold · forceful · bulldozes · steamrolls · strong-arms · overpowers · pressures
abrupt
Sharp and unexpected
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- unannouncedWithout prior notice
- startlingCausing sudden surprise
surprising · unanticipated · unforeseen · uninvited · spontaneous · jarring · shocking · hasty · impetuous · precipitate
impolite
Lacking good manners
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- tactlessInsensitive in manner
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
disrespectful · brazen · audacious · obnoxious · brash · crass · uncivil · ill-mannered · discourteous · boorish
uninvited
Without formal welcome
- unwantedNot wished for
- intrudingEntering without welcome
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
imposing · interloping · gate-crashing · inopportune · untimely · ill-timed · inappropriate · unasked · unbidden · unsolicited
interrupts
Breaks another's speech
crashes · trespasses · encroaches · invades · meddles · interferes · imposes · oversteps · infringes · obtrudes
- butting inbutts in, breaks in, chimes in, intrudes, interjects