offended
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Now, that joke did actually offend plenty of people, while Obama’s joke offended zero people.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026
McAfee, apparently already reeling from a column in the Athletic that opined that “College GameDay” has become overwhelmed by McAfee’s “frat-rock prankster” personality, appeared deeply offended.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
But many of the offended parties found something more basic at work, the “accusation” that they were descended from monkeys—“Not even from American monkeys,” said the prosecution’s William Jennings Bryan, “but Old World monkeys.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Lula said the saint was "offended" by those who "do not respect" the religion of others, while Bolsonaro asserted his "respect for the faith of millions of Brazilians."
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
“I’m afraid it will be too disagreeable to you,” said Meg, trying to look offended and failing entirely.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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