offensive
How many syllables in offensive?
There are 3 syllables in the word offensive.Divide offensive into syllables:
of · fen · sive
How to pronounce offensive:
Synonyms for offensive:
abhorrent
abominable
abusive
affronting
annoying
appalling
awful
contemptuous
degrading
detestable
discourteous
disgusting
disparaging
displeasing
disrespectful
distasteful
disturbing
dreadful
embarrassing
evil
foul
fulsome
gross
gruesome
hateful
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Antonyms for offensive:
acceptable
admirable
adorable
aesthetic
agreeable
alluring
amiable
amusing
appealing
appetising
appetizing
arresting
attractive
beauteous
beautiful
beckoning
beguiling
believable
beneficial
bewitching
blooming
breathtaking
brilliant
calming
captivating
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