offensively

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas auf eine Weise geschieht, die Ärger, Beleidigung oder Missfallen erregt, oder in angreifender bzw. aggressiver Art und Weise. Es kann sowohl rücksichtsloses oder beleidigendes Verhalten als auch aggressive militärische oder sportliche Aktionen beschreiben.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that causes anger, resentment, or displeasure" or "in a way that is attacking or aggressive." It can describe both rude or insulting behavior and aggressive military or sporting actions.

1. In a rude or insulting mannerB2formal

   In a way that causes anger, resentment, or displeasure.

   Beleidigend

   • He spoke offensively to the waiter.
   • The comedian's jokes were offensively crude.
   • She reacted offensively to the criticism.

   Synonymecontemptuouslydiscourteouslydisrespectfullyimpolitelyinsolentlyinsultinglyprovocativelyrudelyscornfullyuncivilly

   Antonymecivillyinoffensivelypolitelyrespectfully

2. In an attacking mannerC1formal

   In a way that is aggressive or intended to attack.

   Angriffslustig

   • The army advanced offensively into enemy territory.
   • The team played offensively in the second half.
   • He offensively challenged the opponent's position.

   Synonymeaggressivelybelligerentlycombativelyhostilelypugnaciously

   Antonymedefensively