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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).

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   • 1. offensiveness noun

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   causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials. 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.

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   ˈɔfɛn-, ˈɑfɛn-/ adj. causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating or annoying: His remarks were highly offensive. unpleasant or disagreeable to the senses; disgusting: offensive odors. disgusting to one's moral sense or to good taste; repulsive: offensive language.

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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.

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   Dictionary Definition of 'offensive' Likely to cause displeasure, hurt, or annoyance, particularly due to its explicit, disrespectful, or inappropriate nature. "The offensive remarks written in the online forum ignited a heated debate among users." Detailed Meaning of 'offensive'

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-americanoffensive | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   offensive definition: likely to make people angry or upset: . Learn more.

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   The meaning of offensive. Definition of offensive. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › offensiveOFFENSIVE - 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.