Antonyms for offensiveness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-fen-siv or for 4, 5, aw-fen-, of-en-

Phonetic Transcription : əˈfɛn sɪv or for 4, 5, ˈɔ fɛn-, ˈɒf ɛn-

Definition of offensiveness

Origin : "attacking" (1540s), "insulting" (1570s), both from Middle French offensif (16c.) and directly from Medieval Latin offensivus, from Latin offens-, past participle stem of offendere "offend" (see offend). Related: Offensively; offensiveness.

As in insolence : noun boldness, disrespect
As in ugliness : noun unattractiveness
As in hideousness : noun ugliness
As in coarseness : noun rudeness, vulgarity
As in unsightliness : noun ugliness

Example sentences :

"Nay, that is no answer," he cried, overlooking my offensiveness.
Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini

Lastly he turned to me to complete this gross work of offensiveness.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

But the English, when translated, was bald and blunt to the verge of offensiveness.
Extract from : « Beauchamp's Career, Complete » by George Meredith

But it was the Baby who saw what was to be done if his parent was to be delivered from his own offensiveness.
Extract from : « The Creators » by May Sinclair

You must apologize for its offensiveness, or you will be arrested, sir.
Extract from : « Carnac's Folly, Complete » by Gilbert Parker

"I will not apologize for its offensiveness," he said firmly.
Extract from : « Carnac's Folly, Complete » by Gilbert Parker

All their offensiveness notwithstanding, they have a stately flight.
Extract from : « The Land of Little Rain » by Mary Austin

I felt him come toward me by the sharp irradiation of offensiveness.
Extract from : « A Woman of Genius » by Mary Austin

Germans are no better; so it must be racial, this offensiveness.
Extract from : « The Vultures » by Henry Seton Merriman

Their sinister defiance and rudeness in grappling him increased in offensiveness.
Extract from : « Memorials of the Sea » by William Scoresby

Synonyms for offensiveness

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