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intruded

[in-TROOD]

intruded Definition

  • 1to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or not expected to be
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for intruded

Phrases with intruded

  • to disturb or interrupt someone or something

    Example

    I didn't want to intrude on their conversation.

  • 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.'