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🇬🇧 Offensive meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

adjective
When something is offensive, it means it hurts someone’s feelings, is very rude, or makes people feel upset or disrespected.

💬 Example Sentences

My drawing of Dad as a grumpy potato was so offensive he said the potato deserved better.
The soup was so offensively salty that my tongue tried to pack its suitcase and move away.
The teacher said my essay was good, but my offensive spelling attacked every rule in the English language.
Calling my sister a ‘human alarm clock’ was offensive, especially because she doesn’t even beep, she screams.
When I said pineapple pizza was disgusting, it was offensive to my friend, who treats it like a sacred fruit pie.

📖 Mini Story

The child saw an offensive T-shirt at the park. The offensive words on the sign made him sad. His friend heard an offensive joke and covered her ears. An older boy made an offensive face and laughed. The offensive act made them feel hurt. Their teacher came, asked the boy to take off the shirt, and the children smiled.

🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.
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