I. ə-ˈfen(t)-siv, especially for 1 ˈä-ˌfen(t)-, ˈȯ- adjective
Date: circa 1564
1.
a. : making attack : aggressive
b. : of, relating to, or designed for attack
offensive weapons
c. : of or relating to an attempt to score in a game or contest ; also : of or relating to a team in possession of the ball or puck
2. : giving painful or unpleasant sensations : nauseous , obnoxious
an offensive odor
3. : causing displeasure or resentment
offensive remarks
• of·fen·sive·ly adverb
• of·fen·sive·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 1687
1. : the act of an attacking party
2. : attack