Defensive
*offensive (adjective) (*insulting); opposite is -Agreeable, kind, nice, pleasing, respectful *offensive (noun) (*attack); opposite is -Defending, defensive
The word defensive means to protect or defend. It is the opposite of the word offensive.
respectful, pleasing, defensive, kind, guarding
There are many words that contrast with 'deferential'. Here are some examples: disrespectful, discourteous, uncomplimentary, offensive, rude, insolent, impertinent
I would use the word, "Disgusting", but others may have different words. Frightening, terrifying, irritating, repulsive, offensive, repulsing, repellent...
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It is an offensive slang word for Transvestite, meaning a person who wears the clothes of the opposite sex. It is also short for transmission.
The opposite of being defensive is to be open to criticism; I don't think that there is a single word which has that meaning, although humble comes closest. Offensive is an antonym for defensive.
what word is opposite of prudent
you can have: Stupid as heard in 'Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf' Thick Dense Dumb However these can be thought to be quite offensive.
The opposite of anything is it's absence. Silence would be the opposite of a word spoken.