easily offended
Example Sentences
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"The album is not for any pearl clutchers," she told CBS News, with reference to prim, prudish or easily offended people.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025
“I’m sorry, people are too easily offended now! If you don’t like a joke, don’t laugh!” she bellows.
From Salon ● May 24, 2024
Melnyk, in response, said Scholz was “playing an offended liverwurst” — a common insult in Germany for someone who is easily offended.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2022
So I understand certain parts of the gay community being upset, but I’m Black, I’m a female, and I’m a comedian, and I’m not easily offended.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2021
In his father’s presence, he was easily offended.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
