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In an abominable manner
“Two months afterwards, not only was her general health restored, but she had given up her injurious and offensive habit of spitting.”
In an obnoxious manner
“There will be people who find the above image highly offensive and insensitive.”
In an absurd fashion, typically lacking in sense or rationality
Adverb for unpleasant or disgusting to look at
“I'm just glad we will be spared the sight of this offensive spectacle.”
Adverb for having a bad or unpleasant odor
“The bread offered to her had a peculiar, highly offensive smell.”
Adverb 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.”
Adverb 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.”
Adverb 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.”
Adverb for disturbing or frightening to one's senses
“However, no earth could shift to cover up the offensive sight of death.”
Adverb 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.”
Adverb for lacking consideration for others
Adverb for contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something
Adverb for excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive or ambitious
Adverb for not previously encountered
Adverb for contrary to the laws and customs of society, in a way that causes annoyance and disapproval in others
Adverb for cheap and gaudy
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