definition: 1) forward in manner or conduct. undesirably prominent
2) thrust out, protruding.
example: the waiter was attentive without being obtrusive
we use less obtrusive colors in the bedroom
synonyms: interfering, intruding, presuming...
antonyms: unobtrusive
lugubrious
definition: 1) mournful
2) dismay
examples: a comic actor known for his lugubrious manner
the diner's dim lighting makes eating there a lugubrious experience
synonyms: morose, gloomy
antonyms: cheerful
remonstrance
definition: a earnest presentation of reasons or oppositions or grievance. especially, a document formally state such points
examples: many residents write letters of remonstrate to city officials
over the vociferous remonstrance I decided to drop my music lessons
synonyms: complaint
chicanery
definition: deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry
examples: He wasn't about using using chicanery to win votes
synonyms: artifice, trickery
antonyms: candor
convoluted
definition: 1)involved, intricate
2) having convolutions
examples: a convoluted explanation that left the listeners even more confused than they were before
synonyms: byzantine, complicate
antonyms: simple
decorous
explanation: marked by propriety and good taste
examples: we were asked to be on our most decorous behavior on the formal event
the oppressively decorous standards of a royal court
synonyms: decent
antonyms: improper
cryptic
explanation: 1)secret, occult having or seeming to have an ambiguous meaning 2)marked by an often perplexing brevity. 3) serve to conceal 4) not recognized 5) employing cipher or code
examples: He puzzled by his cryptic message leaved on computer
synonyms: arcane
antonyms: obvious
respite
definition:1) a period of temporary delay 2) an interval of rest or relief
examples: the bad weather has continued without a respite
elliptical
definition: 1)of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
2) of or relating to deliberate obscurity ( as of literary or conversational style)
synonyms: ambiguous
antonyms: accessible, unequivocal
pugnacious
definition: having a quarrelsome or combative nature
examples: there is one pugnacious person on the committee who won't agree to anything
synonyms: aggressive
antonymous: nonbelligerent
aspersion
definition: 1)a sprinkling with water especially in religious ceremonies
2) a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
examples: Her opponent cast aspersion on her integrity
tenacious
definition: not easily pulled apart
examples: the company has a tenacious hold on the market
a tenacious swimmer, she holds to her grueling swimming schedule no matter what
synonyms: persistent persevering
antonymous: nonadhensive
denunciation
definition: a public condemnation
examples: the attack drew strong denunciation from leaders around the world
synonyms: condemnation
antonymous: citation
perfidy
definition: the quality or state of being faithless or disloyal
examples: He decided to forget his wife's perfidy
synonyms: disloyalty
antonymous: allegiance
indigent
definition: 1)suffering from extreme poverty
2) archaic, totally lacking in something specified
examples: because he was indigent, the court appointed a lawyer to defend him
synonyms: beggared
antonymous: affluent
convivial
definition: relating to, occupied with or fond of feasting, drinking and good company
examples: the hiking club attracts a wide range of convivial people who shares a love of outdoors
synonyms: clubby
antonymous: antisocial
phlegmatic
definition: resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor 2) having or showing a slow and stolid temperament
examples: a strangely phlegmatic response to what should have been happy news
synonyms: impassive
antonymous: demonstrative
insolent
definition: insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct
examples: insolent behavior will not be tolerated
synonyms: audacious
antonymous: meek
stringent
definition: tight, constricted
examples: stringent rule against unauthorized person being in building
synonyms: rigorous
antonymous: flexible