offensive

The word “offensive” has 3 syllables: of-fen-sive

It's pronounced as /əˈfɛn.sɪv/

What is synonym and antonym for offensive?

In the thesaurus, “offensive” has 193 synonyms and 90 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for offensive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for offensive

abhorrent
abominable
abusive
aggression
aggressive
air raid
ambuscade
ambush
annoying
appalling
assailing
assailment
assault
assaulting
atrocious
attack
attempt
awful
bad
barbarous
barrage
bawdy
belligerent
biting
blamable
blameworthy
blitz
blitzkrieg
bombardment
bombing
brackish
breakthrough
cannonade
censurable
charge
coarse
contemptible
counteraggression
counterassault
counterattack
counteroffensive
counterstrike
coup de main
crude
cutting
debasing
descent
despicable
detestable
dirty
disagreeable
discourteous
disgusting
dislikable
dislikeable
displeasing
distasteful
distressing
disturbing
dreadful
drive
earthy
embarrassing
envelopment
evil
exceptionable
execrable
filthy
flanking
foray
foul
frightful
fulsome
fusillade
ghastly
grewsome
grim
grisly
gross
gruesome
hail
hard
hateful
heinous
hideous
horrendous
horrible
horrid
horrific
horrifying
impertinent
incursion
indecent
indecorous
infamous
insolent
invading
invasion
invidious
irritating
lascivious
lewd
loathsome
lousy
lurid
macabre
miserable
monstrous
nasty
naughty
nauseating
nauseous
nightmarish
noisome
noxious
objectionable
obnoxious
obscene
odious
off
off-color
off-colored
off-putting
offence
offending
offense
onset
onslaught
opprobrious
outrageous
perverted
pillage
pornographic
profane
push
racy
raid
rancid
ravage
repellant
repellent
reprehensible
repugnant
repulsive
revolting
ribald
rotten
rude
rush
sack
sally
salty
salvo
scandalous
scurrilous
shocking
sick
sickening
sickish
sickly
siege
smutty
sortie
stinking
storm
strike
suggestive
terrible
ugly
unacceptable
unbecoming
unchristian
uncivil
uncivilized
undesirable
ungodly
unhealthy
unholy
unmannerly
unpleasant
unprintable
unsavory
unspeakable
unwanted
unwelcome
unwholesome
upsetting
vile
volley
vulgar
whammy
wicked
wretched

Antonyms for offensive

abetted
acceptable
agreeable
alluring
appealing
approved
attractive
becoming
blameless
blessed
blest
clean
commendable
congenial
correct
creditable
darling
decent
decorous
defending
defense
defensive
delectable
delicious
delightful
delightsome
desirable
dreamy
dulcet
easy
encouraged
endorsed
enjoyable
exemplary
felicitous
good
grateful
gratifying
guard
guarding
healthful
healthy
heavenly
honest
immaculate
indorsed
innocuous
inoffensive
inviting
kind
likable
likeable
luscious
moral
nice
opposition
palatable
perfect
pleasant
pleasing
pleasurable
politically correct
pretty
promoted
proper
protection
pure
relishable
resistance
respectable
respectful
restorative
salubrious
salutary
sanctioned
satisfying
savory
savoury
security
seemly
shelter
shield
soothing
spotless
supported
sweet
unexceptionable
unobjectionable
welcome
wholesome

Meanings of offensive

noun
1. An attack.
2. The posture of attacking or being able to attack.
adjective
1. Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.
2. Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
3. Having to do with play directed at scoring.

Example Sentences

The comedian’s jokes were considered offensive by some audience members.It’s important to address any offensive behavior in the workplace.
Many people found the advertisement to be highly offensive and disrespectful.
She felt that his comments were offensive and inappropriate.
The movie was criticized for its offensive portrayal of certain characters.

On this page you'll find 283 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offensive, such as: abetted, abhorrent, abominable, abusive, acceptable, aggression, aggressive.

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