invasive
/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/
adjective
- Tending to spread or intrude in a harmful or unwanted way, especially referring to plants or animals that are not native to an area and cause damage.
- Kudzu is an invasive plant that covers trees and buildings in the southeastern United States.
- The park rangers worked to remove invasive weeds from the forest.
- Invasive species like zebra mussels can clog water pipes and harm local ecosystems.
- Involving entry into the body, especially through the skin or a body opening, as in a medical procedure.
- A blood test is a minimally invasive procedure.
- Invasive surgery often requires a longer recovery time.
- The doctor recommended a non-invasive ultrasound instead of surgery.
- Intruding on someone's personal space or privacy in an unwelcome way.
- Some people find telemarketing calls invasive and annoying.
- His invasive questions about my salary made me uncomfortable.
- The security check felt invasive when they asked to search my bag.
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