seem offensive
Frequency: 8.016.1 per million words
To appear to be offensive.
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- His casual remark might seem offensive to some people.
- The manager's tone began to seem quite offensive during the heated discussion.
- Without proper context, even innocent jokes can seem offensive.
- I hope my questions didn't seem offensive to anyone in the audience.
- Her direct approach can sometimes seem offensive, but she means well.
- To avoid making the message seem offensive, choose your words carefully.
- The satirical cartoon was intended to provoke thought, not to seem offensive.
- Some historical terms might seem offensive when viewed through a modern lens.
- He apologized, realizing his comments could seem offensive to a diverse group.
- Even if it doesn't seem offensive to you, it might be to others.