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Definitions for offensiveness
of·fen·sive·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
offensiveness, odiousness, distastefulnessnoun
the quality of being offensive
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offensivenessnoun
The quality of being offensive
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Offensivenessnoun
Etymology: from offensive.
The muscles of the body, being preserved sound and limber upon the bones, all the motions of the parts might be explicated with the greatest ease and without any offensiveness. Nehemiah Grew, Musæum.
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offensiveness
Offensiveness refers to the quality or state of being unpleasant, insulting, causing resentment, or being disagreeable or objectionable. It can involve behavior, language, actions, or materials that provoke anger, hatred, discomfort, or indignation in others due to perceived inappropriateness, disrespect, bigotry, or vulgarity. It is often characterized by a disregard for social norms, decency, or sensitivities of others.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of offensiveness in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of offensiveness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of offensiveness in a Sentence
Offensiveness is a necessary consequence of opinions strongly held and openly expressed, and free societies should treasure and protect it. An idea that offends no one is not worth entertaining.
Now different races and nationalities cherish different ideals of society that stink in each other's nostrils with an offensiveness beyond the power of any but the most monstrous private deed.
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