Offensive has 50 synonyms including obscene, wicked, abhorrent. Opposite words include defensive and inoffensive. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
These words have the opposite meaning.
Offensive contains 9 letters: 4 vowels (O, E, I) and 5 consonants (F, N, S, V). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Offensive scores 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: F (4 pts), V (4 pts). As a 9-letter word, offensive can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| objectionable | 26 | 33 | 13 |
| unwholesome | 19 | 22 | 11 |
| obnoxious | 18 | 21 | 9 |
| sepulchral | 17 | 21 | 10 |
| opprobrious | 17 | 21 | 11 |
The most common synonyms for offensive are obscene, wicked, abhorrent, scornful, vile. In total, there are 50 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of offensive include defensive, inoffensive, savoury.
Yes, offensive is a valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 20 points.
Offensive has 9 letters: 4 vowels (O, E, I) and 5 consonants (F, N, S, V).