1. The quality or state of being offensive; the capacity to cause displeasure, resentment, or anger
The offensiveness of his remarks was immediately apparent to everyone in the room.
A ofensividade de suas observações foi imediatamente aparente para todos na sala.
2. The quality of being aggressive or designed to attack
The military planned an offensive strategy focused on the offensiveness of their initial assault.
Os militares planejaram uma estratégia ofensiva focada na ofensividade de seu ataque inicial.
3. The degree to which something is disagreeable or unpleasant to the senses
The offensiveness of the smell made it difficult to remain in the room.
A ofensividade do cheiro tornou difícil permanecer no local.