Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   Scrabble Points: 18

   • O

     1

   • F

     4

   • F

     4

   • E

     1

   • N

     1

   • S

     1

   • I

     1

   • V

     4

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. Top Stories

   • News about Arizona, Anthony Munoz, high school football
     • 

       

       The Arizona Republic

       Arizona high school football 2024: The Republic's Top 15 offensive lines

       54 minutes ago

     • 

       

       Trojans Wire via Yahoo Sports

       USC Hall of Fame lineman Anthony Munoz addresses numerous football topics

       55 minutes ago

   • News about Detroit Lions, Ike Boettger, Quinn Meinerz
     • 

       

       Lions Wire via Yahoo Sports

       Lions sign offensive lineman Ike Boettger

       3 hours ago

     • 

       

       Detroit News

       Lions add veteran offensive lineman Ike Boettger to roster before start of training camp

       1 hour ago

     • 

       CBS News

       Broncos, offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz agree to 4 year contract extension

       2 hours ago

     • 

       WFRV Green Bay via Yahoo Sports

       Former UW-Whitewater guard and Wisconsin native Quinn Meinerz signs major contract extension with Denver Broncos

       2 hours ago

   • Also in the news
     • 

       HawgBeat

       Arkansas offensive lineman Patrick Kutas getting confidence back

       3 days ago

     • 

       

       CBS Sports

       College basketball's most innovative offensive coaches: Dan Hurley, Bill Self headline 'Xs and Os' savants

       2 hours ago

     • 

       Sports Illustrated

       Saints Training Camp: Who Will Secure the Offensive Tackle Spots?

       9 hours ago

     • 

       New York Times

       Bears camp: Tyrique Stevenson's INT, Caleb Williams' deep ball, new safety tandem

       4 hours ago

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › offensiveOffensive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › offensive

   • Cached

   The meaning of OFFENSIVE is making attack : aggressive. How to use offensive in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFENSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   ready to attack someone with weapons, actions, or words before they attack you: Security in the country has deteriorated and our enemies are on the offensive. The Democrats need to go on the offensive. take the offensive. to attack first: He had authorized his army to take the offensive. See more.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › offensiveOFFENSIVE Synonyms: 249 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

   www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › offensive

   • Cached

   Synonyms for OFFENSIVE: disgusting, ugly, awful, horrible, sickening, obscene, shocking, hideous; Antonyms of OFFENSIVE: inoffensive, innocuous, acceptable, attractive, desirable, pleasant, sweet, appealing.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › offensiveOFFENSIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › offensive

   • Cached

   Offensive definition: causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying. See examples of OFFENSIVE used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › offensiveOffensive - definition of offensive by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › offensive

   • Cached

   1. a. Causing anger, displeasure, or resentment: an offensive gesture. b. Disagreeable to the senses: an offensive odor. 2. a. Making a physical or military attack: The offensive troops gained ground quickly. b. Of, relating to, or designed for attack: offensive weapons.

8. www.thesaurus.com › browse › offensive82 Synonyms & Antonyms for OFFENSIVE | Thesaurus.com

   www.thesaurus.com › browse › offensive

   • Cached

   Find 82 different ways to say OFFENSIVE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFENSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Something that is offensive upsets or embarrasses people because it is rude or insulting.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOFFENSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

    • Cached

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

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › offensiveoffensive | meaning of offensive in Longman Dictionary of...

    www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › offensive

    • Cached

    offensive meaning, definition, what is offensive: very rude or insulting and likely to ups...: Learn more.

12. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionoffensive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definition

    • Cached

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