offensive

US /əˈfɛnsɪv/

UK /əˈfensɪv/

B1

adjecitve

  • Causing displeasure or anger
  • Being physically unpleasant
  • Attacking or intended to attack

noun

  • A military attack

Examples

This sort of attitude is very offensive to black people.

The government is launching an all-out offensive against the drug cartels