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Word of the Day - Obtrusive

Words can be obtrusive, though sometimes they do sneak up on you.

obtrusive

/əbˈtruːsɪv/
adjective
Noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

Origin
Mid 17th century from Latin obtrus- ‘thrust forward’, from the verb obtrudere (see obtrude).

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Near the beginning, right in the middle (and both before and after the final credits) U.S. television advertising is obtrusive.
Ads are also too often a combination of stupid and irritating (maybe like the GIF animation below).

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