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offensive

British pronunciation/əfˈɛnsɪv/
American pronunciation/əˈfɛnsɪv/
offensive
[ADJECTIF]
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offensant

describing something that is upsetting or disrespectful
Synonymes : violative
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Exemples
1The comedian's offensive jokes caused them to get the bird from the audience, who began booing and hissing loudly.
2The celebrity had to eat crow and apologize for her offensive comments after facing backlash from the public and media.
3Upon seeing the offensive graffiti, a look of grimace crossed his face.
4When I asked my grandfather how much sleep he got each night, he replied, 'six hours' sleep for a man, seven for a woman, and eight for a fool,' which I found surprising and somewhat offensive.
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