Innocent
Innocent adjective - Not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt.
Usage example: good-natured teasing that is just innocent fun
Offensive
Offensive adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Kitty is so holy and innocent that she can't even find it in her to tolerate the use of the word "ass", as common and not too offensive as it is.
- So, in some cases these jokes were meant as innocent parodies that modern audiences, unaware of the stuff referenced, will find offensive.
- If you refuse her offer, she will turn against you and join the offensive on the Cargo, only to discover it's actually full of innocent civilians, among which are children, and give up on her goal.
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