offensively

• Adverbio que significa «de una manera que causa enojo, ofensa o disgusto» o «de forma atacante o agresiva». Puede describir tanto un comportamiento grosero u ofensivo como acciones agresivas en el ámbito militar o deportivo.

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.

   de manera ofensiva

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

   Sinónimoscontemptuouslydiscourteouslydisrespectfullyimpolitelyinsolentlyinsultinglyprovocativelyrudelyscornfullyuncivilly

   Antónimoscivillyinoffensivelypolitelyrespectfully

2. In an attacking mannerC1formal

   In a way that is aggressive or intended to attack.

   de manera ofensiva (en ataque)

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

   Sinónimosaggressivelybelligerentlycombativelyhostilelypugnaciously

   Antónimosdefensively