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Offensive

/əˈfensɪv/

Causing someone to feel upset, insulted, or hurt.

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I found his comment offensive.Her words were offensive to many listeners.

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The word offensive originates from the late Middle English, derived from Old French offensif or from late Latin offensivus, which is related to Latin offensus, meaning the act of striking against.

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