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intrusive
/ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/
noun
An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock
adjective
Tending to intrude; doing that which is not welcome; interrupting or disturbing; entering without permission or welcome.
"Did it ever cross your mind that he might find all those questions you ask intrusive?"
Of rocks: forced, while in a plastic or molten state, into the cavities or between the cracks or layers of other rocks.
Antonymsunintrusive
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