Offensive

/əfˈɛnsɪv/

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

offensive

causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry due to being insulting, disrespectful, or inappropriate

unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

causing anger or annoyance

for the purpose of attack rather than defense

morally offensive

causing disgust due to an unpleasant smell

Offensive

the action of attacking an enemy

Example

Using offensive language can hurt others' feelings and damage relationships.

Sharing offensive content on social media can lead to backlash and negative consequences.

Displaying offensive symbols or imagery can be deeply hurtful to certain groups of people.

His offensive jokes made many people uncomfortable at the party.

Making offensive remarks about someone's appearance is disrespectful and uncalled for.

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