offensiveness

əˈfɛnsɪvnɪs
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Translation of offensiveness into German

Noun

1.

emotion

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quality of causing displeasure or resentment
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  • The offensiveness of his remarks was evident to everyone.Die Anstößigkeit seiner Bemerkungen war für alle offensichtlich.
2.

ethics

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state of being morally unacceptable
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  • The offensiveness of the advertisement led to its removal.Die Anstößigkeit der Werbung führte zu ihrer Entfernung.
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Synonyms and analogies of offensiveness in English

Examples of offensiveness in a sentence

  • His tone added to the offensiveness of the statement.
  • The offensiveness of his remarks shocked everyone.
  • She apologized for the offensiveness of her comments.

Translations of "offensiveness" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieAnstößigkeitnf.

She commented on the offensiveness of his behavior during the event.

Sie äußerte sich zur Anstößigkeit seines Verhaltens während der Veranstaltung.

Acknowledging the offensiveness in our language can lead to more respectful dialogue.

Das Anerkennen der Anstößigkeit in unserer Sprache kann zu respektvollerem Dialog führen.

dieAnzüglichkeitnf.

The rough body language of the men and their offensiveness are contrary to the solemn music of Mahler - and the female serenity.

Die raue Körpersprache der Männer und ihre Anzüglichkeit stehen im Gegensatz zur Mahlers feierlicher Musik - und zur weiblichen Gelassenheit.

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offensiveness: Examples and translations in context

She was taken aback by the offensiveness embedded in his response.

Sie war von der Anstößigkeit, die in seiner Antwort steckte, überrascht.

Addressing the offensiveness in comments can foster better communication among team members.

Das Ansprechen der Anstößigkeit in Kommentaren kann die Kommunikation unter den Teammitgliedern verbessern.

People often overlook the offensiveness of comments made in jest.

Menschen übersehen oft die Anstößigkeit von im Scherz gemachten Kommentaren.

Some don't understand the offensiveness that can stem from casual remarks.

Manche verstehen nicht die Anstößigkeit, die aus beiläufigen Bemerkungen entstehen kann.

His comments displayed a certain offensiveness that made others uncomfortable during the discussion.

Seine Kommentare zeigten eine gewisse Anstößigkeit, die während der Diskussion andere unwohl machte.

People often overlook the offensiveness of jokes that target marginalized communities.

Oft übersehen Menschen die Anstößigkeit von Witzen, die auf marginalisierte Gemeinschaften abzielen.

He apologized for the offensiveness in his previous statements on social media.

Er entschuldigte sich für die Anstößigkeit in seinen früheren Aussagen in den sozialen Medien.

His defensiveness only highlighted the offensiveness of his original comment.

Seine Abwehrhaltung hob nur die Anstößigkeit seines ursprünglichen Kommentars hervor.

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