offensive
Meaning
The term "offensive" refers to something that causes resentment, anger, or hurt, often due to being disrespectful or insulting.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "offensive" with "defensive," as they have opposite meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
was
having
coffee
at
a
small
caf
é
when
I
heard
an
offensive
comment
from
the
table
behind
me
.
At
first
I
felt
surprised
and
a
little
uncomfortable
,
but
I
did
not
want
to
create
a
scene
.
I
decided
to
ask
the
person
calmly
if
they
meant
what
they
said
,
and
they
apologized
when
they
realized
it
sounded
rude
.
After
that
,
the
atmosphere
became
much
calmer
and
I
finished
my
drink
quietly
.
Common Phrases
offensive language
offensive behavior
offensive remarks
Synonyms
Antonyms
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