Select the most appropriate synonym of the word obtrusive to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-

The design of the new smartphone was sleek and _____ blending seamlessly with the latest gadgets she owned.

intrusive

The correct answer is Option (1) → intrusive

Obtrusive means noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

Intrusive (unwelcome and noticeable).

Note:

The given answer is as per NTA. The word obtrusive means noticeable in an unwanted or prominent way. Its correct synonym is intrusive, which matches the meaning directly. Hence, Option (1) is correct as per vocabulary.

However, the question also requires the word to fit the context of the sentence. The sentence describes a design that is “sleek” and “blending seamlessly,” which suggests something unnoticeable and understated. In that context, intrusive contradicts the idea, while subtle fits naturally. It is important to note that subtle is not a synonym of obtrusive; rather, it conveys an opposite idea.

Therefore, the answer has been marked as per the official key (synonym-based), while the explanation is provided to clarify the contextual usage