Word OFFENSIVE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

offensive

🇺🇸 [əˈfɛnsɪv]

Meanings

Something that causes displeasure, resentment, or anger, often due to its inappropriate or insulting nature. Offensive can also describe something that is rude or harmful.

Examples

• His offensive behavior at the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
• The offensive language used in the speech was widely criticized.
• She found the joke offensive and asked him to apologize.

Synonyms

insulting • rude • disrespectful

Antonyms

polite • respectful • pleasant