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What is another word for Offensive? – 198 Offensive Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    insulting rude impolite discourteous abusive vulgar crude coarse profane obscene indecent inconsiderate thoughtless insensitive tactless hurtful wounding scathing biting caustic sarcastic sardonic ironic mocking derisive contemptuous disdainful scornful disrespectful irreverent impertinent insolent offensive affronting displeasing unpalatable distasteful objectionable disagreeable unpleasant nasty vile repugnant repulsive disgusting nauseating sickening hateful odious detestable abhorrent loathsome

    Meaning of Offensive

    The primary meaning of the word "offensive" is causing someone to feel upset, angry, or resentful.

    Definitions

    • Causing someone to feel upset, angry, or resentful because of something that is considered to be rude, insulting, or unacceptable.
    • * Relating to or intended for attack or aggression.

    Etymology of Offensive

    The word "offensive" originated from the Old French word "ofensif", which is derived from the Latin word "offensivus", meaning "attacking" or "assailing".
    Historically, the word "offensive" was used to describe military actions or strategies, but its meaning has since expanded to include non-military contexts, such as behavior or language that is considered insulting or rude.

    Example Uses

    • The comedian's jokes were considered offensive by some members of the audience.
    • * The company's advertising campaign was deemed offensive and was subsequently withdrawn.
    • * The player's behavior on the field was offensive and resulted in a penalty.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inoffensive polite courteous respectful considerate thoughtful sensitive tactful kind gentle pleasant agreeable pleasing delightful charming gracious diplomatic civil decent proper acceptable tolerable unobjectionable pleasant likable appealing attractive charming

    Related Nouns

    offense insult abuse vulgarity crudeness profanity obscenity indecency discourtesy disrespect impoliteness rudeness tactlessness insensitivity hurt wound scorn contempt disdain disrespect irreverence impertinence insolence affront displeasure disapproval dislike distaste disgust nausea hatred odium detestation abhorrence loathing

    Related Verbs

    offend insult abuse vulgarize profane obscure indecent disrespect displease hurt wound scorn contempt disdain disrespect irreverent impertin insult affront disapprove dislike distaste disgust nauseate hate detest abhor loathe

    Related Adjectives

    insulting rude impolite discourteous abusive vulgar crude coarse profane obscene indecent inconsiderate thoughtless insensitive tactless hurtful wounding scathing biting caustic sarcastic sardonic ironic mocking derisive contemptuous disdainful scornful disrespectful irreverent impertinent insolent inoffensive polite courteous respectful considerate thoughtful sensitive tactful kind gentle pleasant agreeable pleasing delightful charming gracious diplomatic civil decent proper acceptable tolerable unobjectionable