offended

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Mr. Stuttard, an accomplished theater director, departs from this scholarship by staging these events as a Greek tragedy, where the hero—in this case, Pericles’ Athens itself—is brought low by divine forces offended by impiety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Hilton said he was also offended by the exclusion of developer Elaine Culotti, who starred in the second season of the reality show “Undercover Billionaire” and is running for governor as an independent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

In one sentence he offended both the U.S. and Japan.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

“It is OK for you to be offended by the question,” she said.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 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