impertinent implies exceeding the bounds of propriety in showing interest or curiosity or in offering advice.
resented their impertinent interference
officious implies the offering of services or attentions that are unwelcome or annoying.
officious friends made the job harder
meddlesome stresses an annoying and usually prying interference in others' affairs.
a meddlesome landlord
intrusive implies a tactless or otherwise objectionable thrusting into others' affairs.
tried to be helpful without being intrusive
obtrusive stresses improper or offensive conspicuousness of interfering actions.
expressed an obtrusive concern for his safety
Example Sentences
The waiter was attentive without being obtrusive. We used less obtrusive colors in the bedrooms.
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