offensive
/əˈfɛnsɪv/offensive
ADJECTIVEDefinition of offensive
Something offensive is mean, insulting, and unpleasant.
Example: He said something so offensive to her that she cried.
If something is offensive, it has to do with a play where the team is trying to score.
Example: The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays.
An attack.
Example: The Marines today launched a major offensive.
In a position of attacking or being able to attack.
Example: He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption.
offensive
EXAMPLESExamples of offensive
He said something so offensive to her that she cried.
Example sentenceMost feminists find pornography offensive.
Example sentenceThe offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays.
Example sentenceThe Marines today launched a major offensive.
Example sentenceHe took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption.
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