intrusively

IPA/ɪnˈtruː.sɪv.li/
IPA/ɪnˈtruː.sɪv.li/

intrusively — adverb

1. in a manner that pushes into someone's private life or personal space, making th

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a manner that pushes into someone's private life or personal space, making them feel troubled or annoyed

例句

The journalist asked intrusively about Lukas's family, even after he politely declined to answer.

adverb modifies 'asked' for unwanted personal questions

A stranger kept staring intrusively at Trang and her friends during dinner at the cafe.

同義詞
  • obtrusively

    more about being noticeably unwelcome; slightly more formal

  • invasively

    more literal, often used in medical or biological contexts rather than social ones

  • meddlesomely

    focuses on interfering in others' affairs; less common

反義詞
  • discreetly

    carefully avoiding unwanted attention or intrusion

  • respectfully

    showing proper regard for someone's privacy or boundaries

文法句型

verb + intrusively

常見錯誤

❌The neighbor asked intrusively about my weekend plans.
✅The neighbor asked intrusively about my salary and marriage plans.
💡'intrusively' best fits questions about deeply private matters, not casual small talk.
❌The loud music played intrusively all night.
✅The journalist behaved intrusively by entering the hospital room without permission.
💡'intrusively' describes boundary-crossing behaviour toward people, not simply noise or disruption.