intruded

[in-TROOD]

intruded Definition

• 1. to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or not expected to be
• 2. to interrupt someone or something rudely or abruptly

Using intruded: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intruded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm sorry I intruded on your conversation.

• Example

  The sound of the phone intruded into my thoughts.

• Example

  The company's profits have been intruded by the economic crisis.

intruded Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intruded

• trespass
• invade
• encroach
• violate
• interfere

Antonyms for intruded

• withdraw
• retreat
• recede

Phrases with intruded

• intrude on/upon something

  to disturb or interrupt someone or something

  Example

  I didn't want to intrude on their conversation.

• intrude oneself into something

  to become involved in a situation where you are not wanted or not expected to be

  Example

  He always tries to intrude himself into our conversations.

• intrusive thoughts

  unwanted and often disturbing thoughts that come into your mind without your control

  Example

  She was struggling with intrusive thoughts about harming herself.

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Summary: intruded in Brief

The verb 'intruded' [in-TROOD] means to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or not expected to be, or to interrupt someone or something rudely or abruptly. It can be used in phrases like 'intrude on/upon something,' meaning to disturb or interrupt someone or something, or 'intrude oneself into something,' meaning to become involved in a situation where you are not wanted or not expected to be. The term also refers to unwanted and often disturbing thoughts that come into your mind without your control, known as 'intrusive thoughts.'