OFFENSIVE — 9 letter word
offensive
The word offensive has 9 letters: O, F, F, E, N, S, I, V, E. It contains 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 18 points in Scrabble and 20 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild one".
9 letter word "offensive": O F F E N S I V E — adjective
Scrabble score: 18 Words With Friends: 20
Letter Analysis of offensive
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| F | 2 | Consonant | 4 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| V | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
4 vowels, 5 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of offensive
adjective
- substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild one Synonyms: dysphemistic
- unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses "offensive odors"
- morally offensive Synonyms: odoriferous, unsavory, unsavoury
- causing anger or annoyance "offensive remarks"
- for the purpose of attack rather than defense "offensive weapons"
- violating or tending to violate or offend against
- causing or able to cause nausea Synonyms: noisome, loathsome, queasy, nauseous, nauseating
noun
- the action of attacking an enemy Synonyms: offense