Intrusive

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtruːsɪv/

Definitions of intrusive

adjective characterized by intruding or tending to intrude

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher asked the students not to be intrusive during the exam.

A2 She felt uncomfortable with the intrusive questions from her nosy neighbor.

B1 The company's intrusive marketing tactics turned off many potential customers.

B2 The intrusive paparazzi made it difficult for the celebrity to have any privacy.

C1 The government's intrusive surveillance methods raised concerns about civil liberties.

C2 The journalist faced backlash for her intrusive investigative reporting on sensitive topics.

Examples of intrusive in a Sentence

formal The intrusive security measures at the airport are necessary for passenger safety.

informal I find it intrusive when people ask me personal questions.

slang Stop being so nosy and intrusive, mind your own business!

figurative His intrusive thoughts kept him up at night, causing anxiety and stress.

Grammatical Forms of intrusive

• past tense: intruded
• plural: intrusives
• comparative: more intrusive
• superlative: most intrusive
• present tense: intrudes
• future tense: will intrude
• perfect tense: has intruded
• continuous tense: is intruding
• singular: intrusive
• positive degree: intrusive
• infinitive: to intrude
• gerund: intruding
• participle: intruded

Origin and Evolution of intrusive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intrusive' originated from the Latin word 'intrudere', which means to thrust or push in.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that forces its way into a place or situation where it is unwelcome or uninvited, the word 'intrusive' has evolved to also refer to behaviors or actions that are overly assertive or invasive.