Offensiveness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Offensiveness is a noun meaning The quality of being offensive.
Meaning
The quality of being offensive.
Example Sentences
Some slurs like “slut” and “retard” vary in their perceived offensiveness to those polled, but also include some incredibly offensive words like the “N-word.”
Word Forms
- offensivenesses
Synonyms for offensiveness
Depending on context, synonyms include odiousness, distastefulness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include odiousness, distastefulness, offendedness, offensivity, insultingness, outrageousness.
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