offended

Example Sentences

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O'Farrell called them out for "implying my dad is a terrorist bomber. It was a strange moment. Everybody was slightly offended by my fury".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"I almost get offended when people are accusing that because of the way the players have prepared for the game and the way they left the changing room," he said.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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

The idea of trying to get something for nothing offended him to the core, and he made this very clear.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood