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    Ofensivo (en. Offensive)

    /o.fen.'si.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That provokes displeasure or insult.
    His comment was very offensive to everyone present.
    Su comentario fue muy ofensivo para todos los presentes.
    That has the character of attack or aggressiveness.
    The team showed an offensive strategy during the game.
    El equipo mostró una estrategia ofensiva durante el juego.
    Referring to words or attitudes that can harm others.
    Offensive words are not well received in conversation.
    Las palabras ofensivas no son bien recibidas en la conversación.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'offensivus', which means 'that causes offense'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    offensive joke
    Joke that can hurt someone's feelings.
    broma ofensiva
    offensive comment
    Observation that can be considered insulting.
    comentario ofensivo
    offensive response
    Verbal reaction that causes offense.
    respuesta ofensiva

    Related Words

    offense
    Act of offending someone.
    ofensa
    offender
    Person who causes an offense.
    ofensor

    Slang Meanings

    Comments that are derogatory.
    That joke was quite offensive.
    Esa broma fue bastante ofensiva.
    Attitudes that are considered disrespectful.
    The gossip he said was very offensive.
    El chisme que dijo fue muy ofensivo.