Definition of Offensive

hateful or hurtful

Examples of Offensive in a sentence

The offensive letter was given to the principal so he could try to find the writer of the hateful note.  🔊

Though my sister’s putdowns are offensive, I have figured out how to annoy her hurtful remarks and move on.  🔊

Even though parts of the President’s speech were offensive, the crowd pretended not to notice the hateful remarks.  🔊

Hateful and offensive language will not be tolerated in the court room and anyone making these types of statements will be asked to leave.  🔊

My grandmother doesn’t try to be offensive, but I her old age she doesn’t seem to realize that her comments about weight can be hurtful.  🔊

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