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The earliest known use of the adjective obtrusive is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for obtrusive is from 1652, in the writing of Thomas Urquhart, author and translator. obtrusive is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin obtrūs-, obtrūdere, ‑ive suffix. See etymology.
The earliest known use of the noun obtrusiveness is in the 1810s. OED's earliest evidence for obtrusiveness is from 1814, in the writing of Jane Austen, novelist.
The meaning of OBTRUSIVE is forward in manner or conduct. How to use obtrusive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Obtrusive.
Jul 30, 2019 · obtrusive. (adj.) "given to thrusting one's self or one's opinions upon the company or notice of others, characterized by forcibly thrusting (oneself, etc.) into notice or prominence," 1660s, from Latin obtrus-, past participle stem of obtrudere (see obtrude) + -ive. Related: Obtrusively; obtrusiveness.
Modern concepts of OCD began to evolve in the nineteenth century, when Faculty Psychology, phrenology and Mesmerism were popular theories and when "neurosis" implied a neuropathological condition.
The earliest known use of the adverb obtrusively is in the late 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for obtrusively is from 1796, in the writing of Fanny Burney, writer.
History and etymology of obtrusive. The adjective 'obtrusive' has its etymological roots in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word 'obtrudere,' which means 'to thrust against' or 'to force upon.' In English, 'obtrusive' describes something or someone that is excessively noticeable or attention-seeking, often in a negative or intrusive manner.
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