unoffendable

of·fend

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-fend]
- /əˈfɛnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-fend]
- /əˈfɛnd/

Definitions of unoffendable word

verb without object unoffendable to err in conduct; commit a sin, crime, or fault. 1
verb with object unoffendable to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me. 0
verb with object unoffendable to affect (the sense, taste, etc.) disagreeably. 0
verb with object unoffendable to violate or transgress (a criminal, religious, or moral law). 0
verb with object unoffendable to hurt or cause pain to. 0
verb with object unoffendable (in Biblical use) to cause to fall into sinful ways. 0

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Origin of unoffendable

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English offenden < Middle French offendre < Latin offendere to strike against, displease, equivalent to of- of- + -fendere to strike

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Parts of speech for Unoffendable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unoffendable

unoffendable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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