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Offensive

adjective

/əˈfen.sɪv/

Meaning

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Causing hurt, anger, or annoyance; also relating to attacking in sports or war.

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

His offensive remarks upset everyone at the meeting.

take offense

insulting, rude, hurtful, aggressive, disrespectful, abusive

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insulting, rude, hurtful, aggressive

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insulting, rude, disrespectful, abusive

polite, respectful, defensive, kind, pleasant

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polite, respectful, defensive, kind

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polite, respectful, pleasant

offensive language, offensive behavior, offensive comment, offensive attack, offensive remark, offensive strategy, take offense

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offensive language, offensive behavior, offensive comment, offensive attack

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offensive remark, offensive language, offensive strategy, take offense

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

Expressing a threat; menacing.

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

Extremely bad or unpleasant.