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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

offensiveness

/ɒfˈɛnsɪvnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does offensiveness mean?

noun

The quality of being offensive; the state of being likely to cause offense or annoyance.

Example

"The offensiveness of the joke was not intended, but it still caused a stir."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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