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Least good or favorable in comparison
“Two months afterwards, not only was her general health restored, but she had given up her injurious and offensive habit of spitting.”
Superlative for unpleasant or disgusting to look at
“I'm just glad we will be spared the sight of this offensive spectacle.”
Superlative for having a bad or unpleasant odor
“The bread offered to her had a peculiar, highly offensive smell.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed
“There will be people who find the above image highly offensive and insensitive.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for abhorrent, deserving of condemnation
“These are vile and offensive acts that are imposed upon another unwanting person.”
Superlative for disturbing or frightening to one's senses
“However, no earth could shift to cover up the offensive sight of death.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for extremely offensive, harsh and insulting
Superlative for lacking consideration for others
Superlative for contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something
Superlative for inappropriate for a given purpose, situation or occasion
Superlative for excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive or ambitious
Superlative for causing anger, offense, or a strong negative reaction
Superlative for contrary to the laws and customs of society that define proper or appropriate behavior
Superlative for cheap and gaudy
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