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😠offensive

adjective
/əˈfɛnsɪv/
offense offer

Meaning

Causing hurt, anger, or annoyance; also relating to attacking in sports or war.
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Example Sentences

His offensive remarks upset everyone at the meeting.

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

Example Expressions

take offense

Synonyms

insulting, rude, disrespectful, abusive, hurtful, aggressive
Entry 1
insulting, rude, disrespectful, abusive
Entry 2
insulting, rude, hurtful, aggressive

Antonyms

polite, respectful, pleasant, defensive, kind
Entry 1
polite, respectful, pleasant
Entry 2
polite, respectful, defensive, kind

Collocations

offensive remark, offensive language, offensive strategy, take offense, offensive behavior, offensive comment, offensive attack
Entry 1
offensive remark, offensive language, offensive strategy, take offense
Entry 2
offensive language, offensive behavior, offensive comment, offensive attack

More Example Sentences

His comment was labeled as offensive.

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