offensive

Definitions

Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or insulted.

Actively aggressive or relating to the act of attacking.

Examples

The comedian's jokes were considered offensive by many members of the audience.

He apologized for his offensive remarks during the meeting.

The team adopted an aggressive offensive strategy to secure the win.

Synonyms

insulting rude disrespectful abusive obnoxious vulgar derogatory

Antonyms

polite respectful kind courteous pleasant inoffensive complimentary