intruding
word · lemma: intrude
/ˌɪnˈtɹudɪŋ/
/ɪntɹˈuːdɪŋ/
Definition
Interrupting or entering a place or situation where you are not wanted or allowed, often without permission.
Usage & Nuances
'Intruding' is usually negative—it's used when someone is unwanted or crossing privacy boundaries. Common with 'on' ('intruding on someone's privacy'). More formal and less direct than 'interrupting'.
Spanish: entrometiéndose - invadiendoPortuguese (BR): invadindo - intrometendo-sePortuguese (PT): invadindo - a intrometer-seChinese (Simplified): 闯入 - 侵入Chinese (Traditional): 闖入 - 侵入Hindi: दखल देनाArabic: يتطفل - يقتحمBengali: অনধিকার প্রবেশ করা - হস্তক্ষেপ করাRussian: вмешиваться - вторгатьсяJapanese: 立ち入る - 邪魔するVietnamese: xen vào - chen vào - làm phiềnKorean: 침입하다 - 끼어들다Turkish: izinsiz girmek - rahatsız etmekUrdu: مداخلت کرنا - دخل اندازی کرناIndonesian: mengganggu - menyusup
Example Sentences
I’m sorry for intruding on your conversation.
basic
The dog keeps intruding into the neighbor’s yard.
basic
She kept intruding whenever we tried to speak privately.
basic
Sorry, am I intruding or is now a good time to talk?
natural
There’s no point in intruding on their family time.
natural
I hate the feeling of intruding when people are busy.
natural