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offensiveness

 

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Noun offensiveness has 1 sense
  1. offensiveness, odiousness, distastefulness - the quality of being offensive
    --1 is a kind of unpleasantness
    --1 has particulars:
     blatancy; loathsomeness, repulsiveness, sliminess, vileness; hatefulness, obnoxiousness, objectionableness

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Offensiveness

Definition:

The quality or state of being offensive; arousing or likely to cause anger, resentment, or annoyance.

Examples:

1. Noun - General Sense:

The offensiveness of his remarks shocked everyone in the room.

Avoid using language that may have an air of offensiveness.

2. Noun - Impersonal Sense:

The offensiveness of the graffiti was swiftly removed by the city authorities.

His behavior displayed a level of offensiveness that was unprecedented.

3. Adjective - Expressing Disapproval:

His offensiveness demeanor towards guests ruined the evening.

The comedian's offensiveness jokes crossed a line between humor and insult.

4. Adjective - Offensive in Taste or Smell:

The offensiveness odor coming from the trash can made it unbearable to stay in the room.

We had to cover our noses because of the offensiveness stench in the alley.

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