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Obtrusive (Adjective)

Undesirably noticeable; "the obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child"; "equally obtrusive was the graffiti".

All adjective clusters.

The bright neon sign was obtrusive and clashed with the otherwise elegant decor of the restaurant.
Her loud and boisterous laughter was obtrusive in the quiet library, earning her several disapproving glances.
The new skyscraper was obtrusive in the historic neighborhood, standing out awkwardly among the older buildings.
The perfume she was wearing was obtrusive, filling the entire room with its overpowering scent.
The obtrusive noise from the construction site outside my window made it impossible for me to focus on my work.

Sticking out; protruding.

All adjective clusters.

The obtrusive nail on the old wooden floor was a tripping hazard for everyone in the house.
A large obtrusive rock jutted out of the ground, making it difficult to mow the lawn.
The obtrusive pipe under the sink was an eyesore in the otherwise beautifully designed kitchen.
The obtrusive roots of the ancient tree had begun to push up through the pavement.
The obtrusive metal beam in the ceiling made the room feel cramped and claustrophobic.