The meaning of OFFENSIVE is making attack : aggressive. How to use offensive in a sentence.

OFFENSIVE definition: 1. causing offence: 2. unpleasant: 3. used for attacking: . Learn more.

Synonyms for OFFENSIVE: disgusting, ugly, awful, horrible, sickening, obscene, shocking, hideous; Antonyms of OFFENSIVE: inoffensive, innocuous, acceptable, attractive, desirable, pleasant, sweet, appealing

Offensive describes rude or hurtful behavior, or a military or sports incursion into an opponent's territory. In any context, "on the offensive" means on the attack.

Something that is offensive upsets or embarrasses people because it is rude or insulting. ...an offensive remark. A military offensive is a carefully planned attack made by a large group of …

an offensive remark; an offensive joke. Synonyms: disgusting , distasteful , shocking , repulsive , repellent , revolting pertaining to offense or attack:

Something that is offensive upsets or embarrasses people because it is rude or insulting. ...an offensive remark. A military offensive is a carefully planned attack made by a large group of soldiers. Its latest military offensive against rebel forces is aimed at …

If you conduct an offensive, you take strong action to show how angry you are about something or how much you disapprove of something.

OFFENSIVE meaning: 1 : causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset rude or insulting often + to; 2 : very unpleasant

OFFENSIVE definition: 1. likely to make people angry or upset: 2. used for attacking: 3. an attack: . Learn more.