English dictionary
offensive
adjectivePronunciation
əˈfɛnsɪv
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
adjective
- morally offensive
adjective
- causing anger or annoyance
adjective
- for the purpose of attack rather than defense
adjective
- violating or tending to violate or offend against
adjective
- causing or able to cause nausea
noun
- the action of attacking an enemy
Example sentences
offensive odors
an unsavory reputation
an unsavory scandal
offensive remarks
offensive weapons
violative of the principles of liberty
considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity
a nauseating smell
nauseous offal
a sickening stench