1. to thrust oneself or something forward in an unwelcome or intrusive way
Usage: formal
2. to stick out or project in a noticeable way
Usage: formal

Examples

• The reporter constantly obtrudes into private conversations.
• His personal opinions obtrude into every business meeting.
• The large rock obtrudes from the hillside.
• She didn’t want her problems to obtrude on their celebration.
• The building’s modern design obtrudes awkwardly among the historic structures.
• He has a tendency to obtrude his advice when it’s not wanted.
• The tree branch obtrudes over the sidewalk.