Pronunciation: /əˈfɛnsɪv/
noun an aggressive attitude or position
A1 I don't like watching offensive movies.
A2 She was hurt by his offensive remarks.
B1 The company issued an apology for the offensive advertisement.
B2 The comedian's offensive jokes caused controversy.
C1 The politician's offensive comments sparked outrage.
C2 The artist's exhibition was criticized for being offensive to certain cultural groups.
adjective causing someone to feel hurt, upset, or annoyed
A1 She found his joke offensive and hurtful.
A2 The TV show was canceled due to its offensive content.
B1 The politician's remarks were considered offensive by many people.
B2 The company issued an apology for their offensive advertising campaign.
C1 The comedian faced backlash for his offensive comments during the show.
C2 The author's use of offensive language sparked a heated debate among readers.
formal The company issued a formal apology for the offensive remarks made by one of its executives.
informal I can't believe he said such offensive things at the dinner party.
slang That joke was so offensive, dude.
figurative Her words were like a slap in the face, deeply offensive and hurtful.
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