Obtrusive
(adjective)
Unpleasantly noticeable or prominent; intrusive; pushing oneself forward in an unwelcome or aggressive way.
Origin:
Derived from the verb "obtrude" meaning "to thrust oneself or something forward in an unwelcome or aggressive way", it was first recorded in the early 17th century.
Examples:
- His obtrusive manner made it hard for him to make friends.
- The obtrusive advertising banners made it hard to focus on the content of the website.
- The obtrusive noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
- His obtrusive behavior made it impossible for anyone to have a private conversation.
- The obtrusive bright lights made it hard to see the stage.