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Comparative for unpleasant or disgusting to the senses
“Two months afterwards, not only was her general health restored, but she had given up her injurious and offensive habit of spitting.”
Comparative for unpleasant or disgusting to look at
“I'm just glad we will be spared the sight of this offensive spectacle.”
Comparative for having a bad or unpleasant odor
“The bread offered to her had a peculiar, highly offensive smell.”
Comparative for related to, or for the purpose of, attack rather than defense
“An air defense effectiveness indicator in offensive operations should reflect the extent of air superiority of the friendly forces.”
Comparative for having a tendency or propensity to attack or be hostile
“Numerous and varied reasons may account for a country's decision to adopt an offensive military doctrine.”
Comparative for causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed
“There will be people who find the above image highly offensive and insensitive.”
Comparative for causing distress or emotional turmoil
“In sum, this process of recollection should occur without re-traumatizing one's self through re-living the offensive experience and the pain associated therewith.”
Comparative for abhorrent, deserving of condemnation
“These are vile and offensive acts that are imposed upon another unwanting person.”
Comparative for disturbing or frightening to one's senses
“However, no earth could shift to cover up the offensive sight of death.”
Comparative for vulgar or indecent in nature or quality
“The hearing officer concluded that the speech was lewd and offensive to many students and faculty who attended the assembly.”
Comparative for not acceptable, especially by the usual standards of decency or civility
“Website moderators stay behind the scenes of online communities, helping users resolve issues safely and policing offensive and unacceptable posts.”
Comparative for extremely offensive, harsh and insulting
Comparative for lacking consideration for others
Comparative for contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something
Comparative for inappropriate for a given purpose, situation or occasion
Comparative for excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive or ambitious
Comparative for causing anger, offense, or a strong negative reaction
Comparative for contrary to the laws and customs of society that define proper or appropriate behavior
Comparative for cheap and gaudy
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