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offensive vs unsavoury

unsavoury vs offensive

offensive is a noun but unsavoury is not a noun.

offensive and unsavoury both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
offensive Yes Yes No No
unsavoury No Yes No No
As adjectives, offensive and unsavoury are synonyms defined as:
  • offensive and unsavoury: morally offensive
Other synonyms of offensive include unsavory.
offensive (noun) unsavoury (noun)
the action of attacking an enemy
offensive (adjective) unsavoury (adjective)
unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses morally offensive
causing anger or annoyance not pleasing in odor or taste
for the purpose of attack rather than defense
morally offensive
violating or tending to violate or offend against
causing or able to cause nausea
Difference between offensive and unsavoury

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