offended
Example Sentences
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It was not the first time O'Leary had offended people while talking about his business.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
But this one was so bad that it even offended Martinez Valladares, a Republican whose district stretches from the Grapevine to Victorville.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
"I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb - and I'm not blonde either."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
It’s about trying to expand the possibility of dialogue beyond the boundaries of those most offended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
She didn’t obey, feeling both offended and exultant, smiling inwardly, thinking, “Yes! I got to you. You have this human quality. You’re flawed.”
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
