offended

Example Sentences

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Elon Musk’s behavior and public statements have clearly offended many people, especially left-leaning consumers who are the most likely to buy an electric vehicle.

From New York Times

"It was a comment made without meaning to hurt anyone. We talk about football, nothing else. If he felt offended, I am sorry and I apologise publicly," said Burgos.

From BBC

"If someone came into this studio right now and quite angrily called me, quite literally, you N-word, I would be just as offended because I would know what they meant".

From BBC

And then seconds later: "I'd pretend to be offended but it was a while ago x."

From BBC

It won no awards and the critics who bothered to write about the show were generally either baffled by its absurdist tone or offended by its outrageous humor.

From Los Angeles Times