intrusive

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore I words

unwelcome because it interferes with privacy or intrudes on space

In a sentence

Intrusive in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing intrusive in a sentence.

The survey grew steadily more intrusive, ending with questions no one had agreed to answer.

Synonyms

Antonyms

unobtrusivediscreetreticent

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Intrusive (adjective) means unwelcome because it interferes with privacy or intrudes on space

Here is intrusive used in an example sentence: "The survey grew steadily more intrusive, ending with questions no one had agreed to answer."

Common synonyms for intrusive include invasive, meddlesome, obtrusive.

Antonyms of intrusive include unobtrusive, discreet, reticent.

Intrusive is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.