offensiveness

Example Sentences

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More people understand that her frequent offensiveness was largely a defensive act.

From Salon • May 14, 2025

They may not be anyone you know, or they might have radically different standards of offensiveness than you or the rest of society.

From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2023

While the offensiveness of the conversation commands the headlines, the reason the group met in the first place warrants more attention.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2022

“Is there a clear distinction made between offensiveness and harmfulness to populations when evaluating what content to buy and air?” asked one.

From The Verge • Jul. 7, 2022

John Calvin himself realizes the offensiveness to human dignity of such a resignation, and its contradiction to the very spirit of the Reformation.

From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne