The difference between Indecent and Offensive

When used as adjectives, indecent means offensive to good taste, whereas offensive means causing offense.


Offensive is also noun with the meaning: an attack.

check bellow for the other definitions of Indecent and Offensive

  1. Indecent as an adjective:

    offensive to good taste

  2. Indecent as an adjective:

    not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest or unseemly

  1. Offensive as an adjective:

    Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.

    Examples:

    "Some people find pornography offensive."

  2. Offensive as an adjective:

    Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.

    Examples:

    "The army's offensive capabilities.'' ''An offensive weapon."

  3. Offensive as an adjective (sports):

    Having to do with play directed at scoring.

    Examples:

    "The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays."

  1. Offensive as a noun (countable, military):

    An attack.

    Examples:

    "The Marines today launched a major offensive."

  2. Offensive as a noun (uncountable):

    The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

    Examples:

    "He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption."

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