offending

Definitions

Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.

Relating to or guilty of committing a crime or illegal act.

The specific thing that is causing a problem or is considered objectionable.

Examples

The police officer removed the offending vehicle from the middle of the busy intersection.

She apologized for her offending remarks and promised to be more considerate in the future.

Synonyms

insulting displeasing annoying objectionable hurtful unpleasant transgressive

Antonyms

pleasing delightful complimentary agreeable harmless inoffensive praiseworthy