obtrusion

A loud commercial is an obtrusion during a quiet movie.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of forcing something upon someone without invitation or welcome: "obtrusion" refers to the act of presenting or imposing something (such as an idea, opinion, or oneself) in an unwelcome or intrusive manner.
   • An unwelcome or intrusive thing: "obtrusion" can also mean something that is thrust forward or imposed upon others, causing annoyance or discomfort.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • His constant obtrusion of unsolicited advice made everyone uncomfortable. (The act of forcing his advice on others without being asked.)
  • The obtrusion of loud music from the neighboring apartment disrupted our quiet evening. (The unwelcome imposition of loud noise.)

Advanced Usage

• "obtrusion upon": to impose something on someone or something, often against their will.

  • The obtrusion of new regulations upon the small business owners was met with resistance. (The forced application of rules without consent.)

• "obtrusion into": to intrude or force oneself into a situation or space.

  • Her obtrusion into their private conversation was considered rude. (Her unwelcome entry into a private discussion.)

Variants and Related Words

• Obtrude (verb): to force (something) upon someone or to intrude oneself.
  • He tends to obtrude his opinions on others. (He forces his opinions upon others.)
• Obtrusive (adj): noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
  • The obtrusive advertising pop-ups ruined the browsing experience. (The advertisements were annoyingly noticeable.)

Synonyms

• Intrusion: the act of entering a place or situation where one is unwelcome.
• Imposition: the act of forcing something on someone, often unfairly.
• Encroachment: the gradual or stealthy intrusion into another's territory or rights.

Related Idioms

• "to force oneself on someone": to impose one's presence or company on someone who does not want it.
  • He forced himself on the group, despite their clear disinterest. (He obtruded himself into their company.)
• "to thrust upon": to push or impose something on someone.
  • The responsibility was thrust upon her without warning. (The duty was obtruded upon her.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Obtrude upon: to impose or force something on someone.
  • She obtruded upon their conversation with her loud comments. (She intruded into their conversation.)
• Obtrude into: to force one's way into a situation or space.
  • He obtruded into the meeting without an invitation. (He entered the meeting uninvited.)