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   Of·fen·sive

   adjective

   • 1. causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry: "the allegations made are deeply offensive to us" Similar insultingrudederogatorydisrespectfulhurtfulwoundingabusiveobjectionabledispleasingannoyingexasperatingirritatingvexinggallingprovocativeprovokinghumiliatingimpertinentimpudentinsolentpersonaldiscourteousuncivilimpoliteunmannerlyunacceptableshockingscandalousoutrageouscrudevulgarcoarseindecentimproperrare:exceptionableOpposite complimentarypolite
   • ▪ (of a sight or smell) disgusting; repulsive: "an offensive odor" Similar unpleasantdisagreeablenastydistastefuldispleasingobjectionableoff-puttinguninvitingawfulterribledreadfulfrightfulobnoxiousabominabledisgustingrepulsiverepellentrepugnantrevoltingabhorrentloathsomehatefuldetestableexecrableodiousvilefoulunsavoryunpalatablesickeningnauseatingnauseousuglyunsightlynoxiousfetidrankrancidmalodorousmephiticinformal:ghastlyhorriblehorridgrossputridsick-makingyuckygodawfulbeastlyboggingon the noseskankyliterary:noisomearchaic:disgustfulloathlyOpposite pleasantdelightful
   • 2. actively aggressive; attacking: "offensive operations against the insurgents" Similar hostileattackingaggressiveinvadingincursivecombativethreateningmartialwarlikebelligerentbellicoseantagonisticon the attackOpposite defensive
   • ▪ (of a weapon) meant for use in attack: "he is also accused of possessing an offensive weapon"
   • ▪ (in a game) relating to the team or player who is seeking to score: North American "Shell was an outstanding offensive tackle during his 15 years with the Raiders"

   noun

   • 1. an attacking military campaign: "an impending military offensive against the guerrillas"
   • ▪ an organized and forceful campaign to achieve something, typically a political or social end: "the need to launch an offensive against crime"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French offensif, -ive or medieval Latin offensivus, from Latin offens- ‘struck against’, from the verb offendere (see offend).

   Derivatives

   • 1. offensiveness noun

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoffensive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of offensive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   OFFENSIVE meaning: 1. likely to make people angry or upset: 2. used for attacking: 3. an attack: . Learn more.

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   Definition of offensive noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › offensive_adjoffensive, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word offensive mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word offensive , four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   unpleasant or disagreeable to the sense: an offensive odor. repugnant to the moral sense, good taste, or the like; insulting: an offensive remark; an offensive joke.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusOFFENSIVE - 71 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   offensive. adjective. These are words and phrases related to offensive. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of offensive. The youth's language was offensive. Synonyms. insulting. disrespectful. insolent. impudent. rude. abusive. embarrassing. unmannerly. uncivil. ungallant. objectionable. odious.

8. www.definitions.net › definition › offensiveWhat does offensive mean? - Definitions.net

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   Offensive refers to something that is disagreeable, unpleasant, insulting, or causing discomfort or resentment due to its inappropriate, disrespectful, or hurtful nature. Often associated with behavior, actions, language, or content, it can cause anger or annoyance and may be considered unacceptable or objectionable by societal norms or ...

9. www.powerthesaurus.org › offensiveOFFENSIVE in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for OFFENSIVE

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   What's the definition of Offensive in thesaurus? Most related words/phrases with sentence examples define Offensive meaning and usage.

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    Jul 7, 2024 · Something offensive is mean, insulting, and unpleasant . He said something so offensive to her that she cried. Most feminists find pornography offensive. She noticed an offensive smell from the blocked drain. ( team sports) If something is offensive, it has to do with a play where the team is trying to score .

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › offensiveOFFENSIVE Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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    Definition. unpleasant or disgusting to the senses. the offensive smell of manure. Synonyms. disgusting. gross. nasty. foul.