offensively

🇺🇸 /əˈfensɪvli/ 🇬🇧 /əˈfensɪvli/
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adverb
R

in a way that is rude and disrespectful

He later apologized for speaking offensively about the Queen.

R

in a way that involves attacking or aggression

Radar can be used both offensively and defensively.

R

in a way that focuses on scoring points or goals

The team needs to be encouraged to play more offensively.

translation

adv. in a way that is rude and disrespectful; in a way that involves attacking or aggression; in a way that focuses on scoring points or goals