offended

Example Sentences

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Spanish officials say they were offended that King Felipe VI was not invited.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

In one sentence he offended both the U.S. and Japan.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

With AI, the advisers rated their offense level at an average of 3.05 on a seven-point scale, with 7 being most offended and 1 being least offended.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“It is OK for you to be offended by the question,” she said.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

The man was not offended by the laughter.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el