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offensive


Main Entry: 1of·fen·sive
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈfen(t)-siv, especially for 1 ˈä-ˌfen(t)-, ˈ-\
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1564

1 a : making attack : aggressive b : of, relating to, or designed for attack <offensive weapons> c : of or relating to an attempt to score in a game or contest; also : of or relating to a team in possession of the ball or puck
2 : giving painful or unpleasant sensations : nauseous, obnoxious <an offensive odor>
3 : causing displeasure or resentment <offensive remarks>

of·fen·sive·ly adverb

of·fen·sive·ness noun


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