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
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Indecent as an adjective:
offensive to good taste
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Indecent as an adjective:
not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest or unseemly
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Offensive as an adjective:
Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.
Examples:
"Some people find pornography offensive."
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Offensive as an adjective:
Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
Examples:
"The army's offensive capabilities.'' ''An offensive weapon."
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Offensive as an adjective (sports):
Having to do with play directed at scoring.
Examples:
"The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays."
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Offensive as a noun (countable, military):
An attack.
Examples:
"The Marines today launched a major offensive."
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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."