Definition

A person who intrudes or forces themselves into a situation or conversation without invitation or welcome.

Example

The obtruder interrupted our meeting with unnecessary comments.

Conversation

Have you ever met an obtruder at a party?

Not really, but I’ve heard they can be pretty annoying.

Yeah, they just jump into conversations uninvited.

Exactly! It's like, give people some space!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Obtruder → It is formed from "ob-" (meaning against) and "trudere" (meaning to push). The word describes someone who pushes themselves into a situation or conversation against the will of others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'pushes against' ('ob-') the boundaries of a conversation or situation — that's why an obtruder is someone who intrudes.

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