offended

Example Sentences

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Most of them prefer to say sorry for having offended someone rather than being sorry for the offense itself.

From Literature

His government also offended many Venezuelans last year by shooting off fireworks from the prison at the start of the Christmas holidays.

From Barron's

They go back and forth like this, Welchman laughing, Turing not the least bit offended.

From Literature

"If he is offended then I am so sorry. I know it's not easy on debut - and it's happened. Everyone is so sensitive, I know that."

From BBC

Carney was asked Monday if he was offended by being called governor.

From Barron's