off-color

[US]/[ˈɒf ˈkʌlə]/
[UK]/[ˈɔːf ˈkʌlər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A remark or joke that is considered inappropriate or offensive.
adj.Not appropriate or funny because it involves potentially offensive topics.; Lacking in brightness or color; dull.

Phrases & Collocations

off-color joke

off-color remark

off-color humor

off-color language

felt off-color

was off-color

off-color appearance

put off-color

avoided off-color

off-color comments

Example Sentences

the comedian's off-color jokes didn't land well with the audience.

i cringed when he made an off-color remark during the meeting.

the manager warned him about making off-color comments at work.

we tried to steer the conversation away from off-color topics.

the film contained several off-color scenes that i found distasteful.

his off-color humor is not appropriate for children.

the candidate's off-color past comments resurfaced during the campaign.

she quickly shut down the conversation when it turned off-color.

the radio show was known for its off-color content and edgy style.

i regretted making that off-color joke in front of my boss.

the article avoided any off-color language or suggestive imagery.

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