Definitions
- Describing something that intrudes or invades someone's privacy or personal space. - Referring to an unwanted or unwelcome presence or interference in a situation or conversation. - Talking about a behavior or action that is inappropriate or intrusive.
- Describing something that is noticeable or conspicuous in a way that is annoying or distracting. - Referring to an unwanted or unwelcome presence that interferes with the natural flow of things. - Talking about a behavior or action that is inappropriate or overly assertive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is unwanted or unwelcome.
- 2Both words can refer to a behavior or action that is inappropriate or intrusive.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Intrusional emphasizes invasion of privacy or personal space, while obtrusive emphasizes being noticeable or conspicuous.
- 2Type: Intrusional typically refers to a person's behavior or actions, while obtrusive can refer to physical objects or environmental factors.
- 3Intensity: Obtrusive implies a stronger level of interference or annoyance than intrusional.
- 4Connotation: Intrusional has a more personal and intimate connotation, while obtrusive has a more general and objective connotation.
- 5Usage: Intrusional is less common and more specific than obtrusive, which is more versatile and widely used.
Remember this!
Intrusional and obtrusive are synonyms that describe unwanted or unwelcome presence or interference. However, intrusional emphasizes invasion of privacy or personal space, while obtrusive emphasizes being noticeable or conspicuous. Additionally, obtrusive implies a stronger level of interference or annoyance than intrusional. While both words have negative connotations, obtrusive is more commonly used and versatile than intrusional.
