Definition & Meaning of "offensive"

offensive

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

contemptuous

derogatory

insulting

scornful

Example

His offensive jokes made many people uncomfortable at the party.

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

aimed at attacking or engaging the enemy, particularly in a military context

Example

The army prepared for an offensive operation to reclaim the occupied city.

The general launched an aggressive offensive to disrupt the enemy's supply lines.

causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses

foul

icky

rank

yucky

nasty

Example

The offensive odor from the sewage treatment plant permeated the air in the vicinity.

The abandoned refrigerator emitted an offensive smell, indicating the decomposition of its contents.

Offensive

a military or strategic attack

offense

Example

The army launched an offensive to reclaim the territory.

The surprise offensive caught the opposing troops off guard.

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