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Usage

• ostensible

  Something that is ostensible appears to be true or is officially declared to be true but is really a cover for the actual truth of a situation.

• obsequious

  If someone is being obsequious, they are trying so hard to please someone that they lack sincerity in their actions towards that person.

• obtrude

  If something obtrudes, it becomes noticeable or attracts attention in a way that is not pleasant or welcome.

• unobtrusive

  If someone acts in an unobtrusive way, their actions are not easily noticed and do not stand out in any way.

• objective

  If someone is objective, they base their opinions on facts rather than personal feelings or beliefs.

• obstinate

  An obstinate person refuses to change their mind, even when other people think they are being highly unreasonable.

• ostentatious

  If you describe an action as ostentatious, you think it is an extreme and exaggerated way of impressing people.

• obliging

  Someone who is obliging is very helpful towards other people, being eager to do them favors or offer them assistance.

• observe

  When you observe something, you watch it carefully to see what is happening.

• obliged

  under a moral obligation to do something

• ostentation

  a gaudy outward display