obtruded
Forced oneself in
Obtruded is the past tense of obtrude, meaning to thrust forward or impose where unwelcome.
Something that obtrudes pushes itself into notice uninvited: A thought obtruded itself into her mind.
A person who obtrudes forces their presence, opinions, or company on others: He obtruded his views on everyone at dinner.
The word suggests unwanted intrusion.
Gradually overstepped boundaries
- trespassedEntered without authorization
- invadedEntered by force
- infiltratedEntered covertly, secretly
- bargedPushed in forcefully
interloped · overstepped · infringed · meddled · interfered · pried · violated · penetrated
Not wished for
- unbiddenNot asked for
- unsolicitedNot asked for
- unaskedNot invited or solicited
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
unwelcome · intrusive · presumptuous · unwarranted · undesired · unsummoned · objectionable · irksome
Confidently self-assured
- insistentFirmly demanding attention
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- pushyUnpleasantly forceful in manner
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
pressing · compelling · domineering · forward · bold · brazen · brash · emphatic
Break in continuity
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
distraction · hindrance · jarring · unsettling · annoying · meddlesome · interposing · intervening
encroached
Gradually overstepped boundaries
- trespassedEntered without authorization
- invadedEntered by force
- infiltratedEntered covertly, secretly
barged · interloped · overstepped · infringed · meddled · interfered · pried · violated · penetrated · wormed
unwanted
Not wished for
- unbiddenNot asked for
- unsolicitedNot asked for
- unaskedNot invited or solicited
uninvited · unwelcome · intrusive · presumptuous · unwarranted · undesired · unsummoned · objectionable · irksome · bothersome
assertive
Confidently self-assured
- insistentFirmly demanding attention
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- pushyUnpleasantly forceful in manner
imposing · pressing · compelling · domineering · forward · bold · brazen · brash · emphatic · persistent
interruption
Break in continuity
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
disruption · distraction · hindrance · jarring · unsettling · annoying · meddlesome · interposing · intervening
obtrudedwithdrew
Pulled out or back
held back · kept a low profile · retreated · receded · shrank back
obtrudedwithheld
Kept from giving
suppressed · restrained · kept to oneself · refrained · abstained