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3 : giving painful or unpleasant sensations : OBNOXIOUS

4 : INSULTING

— of·fen·sive·ly adverb

— of·fen·sive·ness noun

Synonyms

awful, distasteful, foul, horrible, horrid, nasty, nauseating, noisome, objectionable, obnoxious, obscene, odious, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, shocking, ugly; also disagreeable, unpleasant; contemptible, despicable, detestable, hateful; unhealthy, unwholesome; execrable, lousy, miserable; atrocious, heinous, unspeakable; barbarous, unchristian, uncivilized, ungodly, unholy

Antonyms

inoffensive

2offensive noun : the act of attacking with physical force or unfriendly words : ATTACK

1offer verb of·fered; of·fer·ing 1 : SACRIFICE

2 : to present for acceptance : TENDER; also : to propose as payment

3 : to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action) : PROPOSE, SUGGEST; also : to declare one's readiness

4 : to try or begin to exert <~ resistance>

5 : to place on sale

6 : to present in performance or exhibition

Synonyms

[2] extend, give, proffer, tender; also pose, propose

[3] advance, pose, proffer, propose, propound, suggest, vote—more at PROPOSE

[6] carry, give, mount, present, stage—more at PRESENT

2offer noun 1 : a presenting of something for acceptance : PROPOSAL

2 : BID

3 : TRY

Synonyms

proffer, proposal, proposition, suggestion—more at PROPOSAL

of·fer·ing noun : a sacrifice ceremonially offered as a part of worship

of·fer·to·ry noun, plural -ries : the presentation of offerings at a church service; also : the musical accompaniment during it

off–gas·sing noun : the emission of esp. noxious gases (as from a building material)

off·hand adjective : done or made without previous thought or preparation

— offhand adverb

Synonyms

ad-lib, extemporaneous, impromptu, snap, unplanned, unpremeditated, unprepared, unrehearsed—more at EXTEMPORANEOUS

off–hour noun : a period of time other than a rush hour; also : a period of time other than business hours

of·fice noun 1 : a special duty or position; especially : a position of authority in government

2 : a prescribed form or service of worship; also : RITE

3 : an assigned or assumed duty or role

4 : a place where a business is transacted or a service is supplied

5 : a major administrative unit in some governments

Synonyms

bureau, department, desk, division—more at DIVISION

of·fice·hold·er noun : one holding a public office

Synonyms

functionary, officer, official, public servant—more at OFFICIAL

of·fi·cer noun 1 : one charged with the enforcement of law

2 : one who holds an office of trust or authority

3 : a person who holds a position of authority or command in the armed forces; especially : COMMISSIONED OFFICER

Synonyms

constable, cop, police officer; also patrolman, policewoman; detective, inspector, plainclothesman; marshal, sheriff, trooper; captain, lieutenant, sergeant

1official noun : one who holds or is invested with an office : OFFICER

Synonyms

functionary, officeholder, officer, public servant; also bureaucrat; administrator, commissioner, director, executive, manager, superintendent, supervisor; chair, chairman

2official adjective 1 : of or relating to an office or to officers

2 : AUTHORIZED, AUTHORITATIVE

3 : befitting or characteristic of a person in office

— of·fi·cial·ly adverb

of·fi·cial·dom noun : officials as a class

of·fi·cial·ism noun : lack of flexibility and initiative combined with excessive adherence to regulations

of·fi·ci·ant noun : one (as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite

of·fi·ci·ate verb -at·ed; -at·ing 1 : to perform a ceremony, function, or duty

2 : to act in an official capacity

of·fi·cious adjective : volunteering one's services where they are neither asked for nor needed

— of·fi·cious·ly adverb

— of·fi·cious·ness noun

Synonyms

intrusive, meddlesome, nosy, obtrusive, presumptuous, prying—more at INTRUSIVE

off·ing noun