offensive
adjective/əˈfɛnsɪv/
Frequency rank: #2,215 most common English word
Meaning
Causing someone to feel hurt or insulted; unpleasant.
Example sentence
The comedian's joke was considered quite offensive by the audience.
Synonyms & related words
- insulting
- hurtful
- rude
- disrespectful
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