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Vocabulary Entry
offensively
|adjective • adverb
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adjective
Causing or likely to cause anger or upset; rude or insulting.
Example Sentences
"His offensive comments during the meeting upset many of the attendees."
"The movie received criticism for its offensive humor."
"She felt that the article contained several offensive stereotypes."
A
adverb
In a manner that causes someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset.
Example Sentences
"He spoke offensively about the team's performance."
"The joke was told so offensively that it made several people uncomfortable."
"She addressed the issue offensively, which led to a heated argument."