offensive
[uh-fen-siv, aw-fen-, of-en-]
/ əˈfɛn sɪv, ˈɔ fɛn-, ˈɒf ɛn- /
ADJECTIVE
disrespectful, insulting; displeasing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhorrent
abusive
annoying
distasteful
embarrassing
horrible
irritating
objectionable
obnoxious
outrageous
reprehensible
repugnant
repulsive
rude
shocking
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms
ADJECTIVE
attacking
Synonyms
Antonyms
NOUN
attack
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example Sentences
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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates denied the use of their airspace for offensive operations by the U.S. against Iran before the conflict.
Black activists decry a ‘Free Palestine’ mural as offensive.
Operation Epic Fury has greatly diminished Iran’s offensive capabilities.
Black activists decry a ‘Free Palestine’ mural as offensive.
Black activists decry a ‘Free Palestine’ mural as offensive.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.