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Sexual vs Offensive - What's the difference?

sexual | offensive |


As nouns the difference between sexual and offensive

is that sexual is (biology) a species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species while offensive is offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).

As an adjective sexual

is of or relating to having sex, sexual acts and sexual reproduction.

Obtrusive vs Offensive - What's the difference?

obtrusive | offensive |


As adjectives the difference between obtrusive and offensive

is that obtrusive is sticking out; protruding while offensive is causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.

As a noun offensive is

an attack.

Pungent vs Offensive - What's the difference?

pungent | offensive |


As an adjective pungent

is having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

As a noun offensive is

offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).

Offensive vs Unreasonable - What's the difference?

offensive | unreasonable |


As a noun offensive

is offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).

As an adjective unreasonable is

not reasonable.

Offensive vs Lusty - What's the difference?

offensive | lusty |


As a noun offensive

is offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).

As an adjective lusty is

strong, healthy and vigorous.

Reproachful vs Offensive - What's the difference?

reproachful | offensive | Synonyms |

Offensive is a synonym of reproachful.



As adjectives the difference between reproachful and offensive

is that reproachful is expressing or containing reproach; upbraiding; opprobrious; abusive while offensive is causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.

As a noun offensive is

an attack.

Offensive vs Original - What's the difference?

offensive | original |


As adjectives the difference between offensive and original

is that offensive is causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred while original is relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.

As nouns the difference between offensive and original

is that offensive is an attack while original is an object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.

Offensive vs Unchaste - What's the difference?

offensive | unchaste | Related terms |

Offensive is a related term of unchaste.


As a noun offensive

is offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).

As an adjective unchaste is

not chaste; not continent; libidinous; lewd.

Coarse vs Offensive - What's the difference?

coarse | offensive | Related terms |

Coarse is a related term of offensive.


As an adjective coarse

is composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture.

As a noun offensive is

offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack).

Grim vs Offensive - What's the difference?

grim | offensive |


As adjectives the difference between grim and offensive

is that grim is dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding while offensive is causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.

As a proper noun Grim

is {{surname|A=An|English}}, probably derived from Old English grimm or Old Norse grimr or grimmr.

As a noun offensive is

an attack.

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