Offensive
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Causing displeasure, anger, or resentment, or relating to an attack or aggressive action. It describes something insulting, unpleasant, or designed for assault rather than defence.
“His offensive remarks upset several colleagues at the meeting.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈfɛnsɪv/
Syllables
of·fen·sive
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Wordle
Nine letters with double 'F'; contains -IVE ending
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; the F's and V provide strong scoring potential
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