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adjective · B2 · often · UK/US
offensive
offensive
Meaning of offensive
English
insulting or causing offence
中文
带有侮辱性或令人不快的。
Pronunciation
British English
/əˈfensɪv/
American English
/əˈfensɪv/
offensive with Chinese translation
offensive usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
He said some offensive things.
他说了一些冒犯的话。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Please don't post offensive comments.
请不要发冒犯的评论。
offensive synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between offensive, insulting, hurtful, rude, and derogatory
I
🇬🇧English
insulting
insulting, usually on purpose
often
ENHis insulting reply made her cry.
H
🇬🇧English
hurtful
causing emotional hurt; softer
often
ENHer words were hurtful, even if she was right.
R
🇬🇧English
rude
impolite; weaker than offensive
very often
ENIt's rude to talk with your mouth full.
Advanced: broader words
D
🇬🇧English
derogatory
showing disrespect; about words and terms
rare word
ENHe used a derogatory word about my accent.
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What does offensive mean?
insulting or causing offence
How do you pronounce offensive?
offensive is pronounced [əˈfensɪv].
How is offensive used in a sentence?
他说了一些冒犯的话。 Translation: He said some offensive things.
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