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offensive

British pronunciation/əfˈɛnsɪv/
American pronunciation/əˈfɛnsɪv/
Offensive
[NOUN]
1

the action of attacking an enemy

synonyms : offence
offense
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offensive
[ADJECTIVE]
1

describing something that is upsetting or disrespectful

synonyms : violative
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2

unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

antonyms : inoffensive
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3

causing anger or annoyance

antonyms : inoffensive
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4

for the purpose of attack rather than defense

antonyms : defensive
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5

morally offensive

synonyms : unsavory
unsavoury
antonyms : savory
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6

causing or able to cause nausea

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Examples
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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