1. to force oneself or one’s ideas upon others in an unwelcome way
Usage: past tense of obtrude
2. to stick out or project in a noticeable way
Usage: past tense of obtrude

Examples

• He obtruded his opinions into every conversation at the dinner party.
• The salesman obtruded himself into our private discussion.
• She obtruded her advice even when no one asked for it.
• The rock obtruded from the cliff face dangerously.
• A tree branch obtruded into the pathway, blocking our way.
• His ego obtruded into every aspect of the project meeting.