intrusive

Example Sentences

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"He asked for my mobile phone and checked everything, even my photographs. It was extremely intrusive," she added.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“And it’s on a spectrum: Some people experience milder symptoms while others may have intense, sort of intrusive thoughts.”

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

Some men prefer to talk to someone they think will viscerally understand what they’re grappling with, whether it’s bullying, sexual issues, intrusive thoughts, masculinity, fatherhood, divorce or job loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

It's debatable, to say the least, that going back to engines so loud as to be painfully intrusive and uncomfortable would be welcomed by many fans.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

And it can be intrusive in classic style, which simulates a conversation.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker