Antonyms for offensivenesses


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 offensivenesses

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

Synonyms for offensivenesses

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