offended

Example Sentences

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If she has offended you before, then we can assume this is part of a pattern of behavior.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 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

Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Still, Scott plays him as such an anemic, cold-blooded creep that it’s impressive “Hokum” gets us rooting for his survival when the people he’s offended would just as soon see him burned at the stake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Frankie lifted his eyebrows, scowling as though I had offended him.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros