offensiveness

[əˈfɛnsɪvnəs]

offensiveness Definition

the quality of causing displeasure or resentment; being disagreeable or objectionable.

Using offensiveness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "offensiveness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The offensiveness of his comments was widely criticized.

  • Example

    The offensiveness of the smell made me feel sick.

  • Example

    The offensiveness of her behavior was unacceptable in a professional setting.

offensiveness Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for offensiveness

Phrases with offensiveness

  • to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something that someone has said or done

    Example

    I hope you don't take offense at what I'm about to say.

  • to cause someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something that you have said or done

    Example

    I didn't mean to give offense with my comments.

  • not likely to offend or upset anyone

    Example

    The movie was inoffensive and suitable for all ages.

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Summary: offensiveness in Brief

The term 'offensiveness' [əˈfɛnsɪvnəs] refers to the quality of causing displeasure or resentment. It can be applied to comments, smells, or behaviors, as in 'The offensiveness of his comments was widely criticized.' The phrases 'take offense' and 'give offense' describe the act of feeling or causing offense, while 'inoffensive' denotes something that is not likely to offend or upset anyone.