Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Offensive and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Offensive" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
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Both words in one sentence
- Everyone else use their First name or his/her nickname, calling a person by their last name is considered offensive and awkward, unless that person requests it.
Source: Last Name Basis / Real Life - A big trend in modern TV comedy: shows where the humour mostly comes from placing characters in the most embarrassing situations possible, or having them say the most awkward or offensive thing possible at all times.
Source: Cringe Comedy - At the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, Lars von Trier made some incredibly bad, awkward and possibly even offensive jokes about being a Nazi and understanding Hitler.
Source: Never Live It Down / Film
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