offended

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Most people said they wouldn’t be offended, though some offered situations in which they would also feel confused.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

"My mother was not offended at all," daughter India wrote on Instagram.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

“There’s always going to be people offended by something we do, and we really don’t care,” Mike said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

She didn’t obey, feeling both offended and exultant, smiling inwardly, thinking, “Yes! I got to you. You have this human quality. You’re flawed.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French