seem offensive

Frequency: 8.016.1 per million words

To appear to be offensive.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.