offended
Example Sentences
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“As a Mexican, I’m offended and embarrassed that he is returning as governor,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
She’s a little rain cloud of a person, dour and humorless, though perhaps rightly offended by being passed over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Shortly after the interview, Moutet wrote on Instagram that he was "just joking" and hoped people "didn't get offended".
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Anna keeps prefacing her remarks with the words “no offense,” but Pete can’t help being offended by her pointed disdain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Most of them prefer to say sorry for having offended someone rather than being sorry for the offense itself.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
