The difference between Intrusive and Obtrusive

When used as adjectives, intrusive means tending to intrude, whereas obtrusive means sticking out.


Intrusive is also noun with the meaning: an igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock.

check bellow for the other definitions of Intrusive and Obtrusive

  1. Intrusive as an adjective:

    Tending to intrude; doing that which is not welcome; interrupting or disturbing; entering without permission or welcome.

    Examples:

    "Did it ever cross your mind that he might find all those questions you ask intrusive?"

  2. Intrusive as an adjective (geology):

    Of rocks: forced, while in a plastic or molten state, into the cavities or between the cracks or layers of other rocks.

  1. Intrusive as a noun (geology):

    An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock

  1. Obtrusive as an adjective:

    Sticking out; protruding.

    Examples:

    "The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs."

  2. Obtrusive as an adjective:

    Noticeable; prominent, especially in a displeasing way.

    Examples:

    "He has an obtrusive forehead."

  3. Obtrusive as an adjective:

    Pushy.

    Examples:

    "The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual."

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