offended
Example Sentences
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Some of it is theater for the recreationally offended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 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
Most people said they wouldn’t be offended, though some offered situations in which they would also feel confused.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 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
For a moment, Ekon was mildly offended, but then curiosity got the best of him.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
