The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonextrusive”
The antonyms of nonextrusive are intrusive, obtrusive, and noticeable. These antonyms describe something that is noticeable or conspicuous, often in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
Explore all Antonyms of “nonextrusive”
Definitions and Examples of intrusive, obtrusive, noticeable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Tending to intrude on someone's privacy or personal space.
Example
The paparazzi were being intrusive and following the celebrity everywhere she went.
Noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
Example
The bright neon sign was so obtrusive that it distracted drivers on the road.
Able to be observed or perceived; attracting attention.
Example
The new haircut was so different that it was noticeable to everyone in the room.
Key Differences: intrusive vs obtrusive vs noticeable
- 1Intrusive describes something that invades someone's privacy or personal space.
- 2Obtrusive describes something that is noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
- 3Noticeable simply means that something is able to be observed or perceived.
Effective Usage of intrusive, obtrusive, noticeable
- 1Describing Behavior: Use intrusive to describe behavior that invades someone's privacy or personal space.
- 2Describing Objects: Use obtrusive to describe objects that are noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
- 3General Description: Use noticeable to describe anything that is able to be observed or perceived.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonextrusive have distinct nuances: Intrusive describes behavior that invades someone's privacy or personal space, obtrusive describes objects that are noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way, and noticeable simply means that something is able to be observed or perceived. Use these words to describe behavior, objects, or anything that is able to be observed or perceived.
