obtrusive
Annoyingly in view
Obtrusive describes something that thrusts itself into notice in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
An obtrusive smell or obtrusive noise forces itself on your attention when you'd rather ignore it.
People can be obtrusive too, inserting themselves into situations where they're not wanted.
The word carries a negative charge—unlike something merely noticeable, the obtrusive actively interferes with whatever you were trying to focus on.
Prone to interfering
- pryingIntrusively inquisitive
- nosyIntrusively curious
- interferingIntruding in others' affairs
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
impertinent · forward · overbearing · encroaching · invasive · officious · snooping · busybody
Showy, often tastelessly so
ostentatious · tacky · overdone · flamboyant · vulgar · brash · glitzy · tasteless
Easily perceived or observed
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
- strikingNoticeably impressive
salient · pronounced · marked · obvious · visible · apparent · glaring · unmistakable
Causing mild frustration
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- vexingCausing mild torment
- peskyMildly but persistently irritating
exasperating · aggravating · troublesome · irksome · nettlesome · unwelcome · unpleasant · off-putting
Extending sharply outward
- projectingExtending outward from surroundings
- bulgingSwelling outward visibly
- protuberantBulging beyond adjacent surface
- sticking outExtending beyond adjacent area
overhanging · extending · prominent · raised · bumpy · extruding · outthrust · swelling
meddlesome
Prone to interfering
- pryingIntrusively inquisitive
- nosyIntrusively curious
- interferingIntruding in others' affairs
presumptuous · impertinent · forward · overbearing · encroaching · invasive · officious · snooping · busybody · overstepping
flashy
Showy, often tastelessly so
loud · ostentatious · tacky · overdone · flamboyant · vulgar · brash · glitzy · tasteless · unsubtle
noticeable
Easily perceived or observed
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
striking · salient · pronounced · marked · obvious · visible · apparent · glaring · unmistakable · blatant
irritating
Causing mild frustration
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- vexingCausing mild torment
pesky · exasperating · aggravating · troublesome · irksome · nettlesome · unwelcome · unpleasant · off-putting · disruptive
jutting
Extending sharply outward
- projectingExtending outward from surroundings
- bulgingSwelling outward visibly
- protuberantBulging beyond adjacent surface
sticking out · overhanging · extending · prominent · raised · bumpy · extruding · outthrust · swelling · bulbous
- out of placemisfit, odd, misplaced, unsuitable, unfitting
obtrusiveunobtrusive
Not readily noticed
inconspicuous · unnoticeable · subtle · invisible · discreet
obtrusiveunobtrusive
Not readily noticed
unassuming · reserved · retiring · modest · restrained
obtrusiveunobtrusive
Not readily noticed
seamless · integrated · harmonious · subtle · tasteful
unobtrusive, unobtrusively, obtrusively, unobtrusiveness, obtrusions, obtrusion, obtrusiveness