Meaning
offensive, insulting
- causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry; insulting
- relating to attack in sports or military strategy
In a sentence
Il suo commento è stato giudicato molto offensivo da tutti.
His comment was considered very offensive by everyone.
Non usare parole offensive durante la discussione.
Do not use offensive words during the discussion.
Perché trovi offensivo quello che ha detto?
Why do you find what he said offensive?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| offensivo | masculine · singular |
| offensiva | feminine · singular |
| offensivi | masculine · plural |
| offensive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Follows regular four-form adjective agreement (-o, -a, -i, -e).