offensive
/əˈfensɪv/
of · fen · sive
əˈ · fens · ɪv
English Definition
adj. causing someone to feel hurt or upset
Significado en Español
ofensivo, desagradable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xúc phạm, khó chịu
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “offensive”:
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A
insulting
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B
pleasant
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C
agreeable
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D
inoffensive
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A — insulting.
“offensive” means adj. causing someone to feel hurt or upset
Common questions about “offensive”
What does “offensive” mean?
offensive — adj. causing someone to feel hurt or upset. In Chinese: 冒犯的，令人不快的.
How do you pronounce “offensive”?
offensive is pronounced /əˈfensɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: of · fen · sive.
Is “offensive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. offensive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
