Doffense

Pronunciation: /dəˈfɛns/

Definitions of doffense

noun a term that refers to a feeling of annoyance or displeasure caused by someone's actions or words

Example Sentences

A1 He felt a sense of doffense when his friend forgot his birthday.

A2 She couldn't hide her doffense when her co-worker took credit for her idea.

B1 The doffense caused by his rude comments lingered long after the conversation ended.

B2 Despite her doffense, she remained composed and professional during the meeting.

C1 His doffense at being overlooked for the promotion was evident in his resignation letter.

C2 The CEO's doffense at the negative press coverage was clear in her fiery response.

Examples of doffense in a Sentence

formal The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge of doffense.

informal I can't believe he got caught for that doffense.

slang She was arrested for some serious doffense.

figurative His actions were a clear doffense to the rules of the game.

Grammatical Forms of doffense

• past tense: doffensed
• plural: doffenses
• comparative: more doffensive
• superlative: most doffensive
• present tense: doffenses
• future tense: will doffense
• perfect tense: have doffensed
• continuous tense: is doffensing
• singular: doffense
• positive degree: doffensive
• infinitive: to doffense
• gerund: doffensing
• participle: doffensing

Origin and Evolution of doffense

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'doffense' is believed to have originated from Middle English, likely derived from the combination of 'do' and 'offense'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of removing or taking off something, the meaning of 'doffense' has evolved over time to also include the idea of abandoning or renouncing a position or belief.