offended

Example Sentences

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Like other leaders, he said campuses should robustly defend 1st Amendment rights even if protest chants or signs make someone feel uncomfortable or offended.

From Los Angeles Times

Another added: “People are looking for something to be offended by these days. It’s not like there’s any swear words. I don’t think it’s an issue.”

From BBC

“When I say I am offended, that is a high bar to cross.”

From Seattle Times

Dr Rock said there can be a perception that children in court are all young people who have offended.

From Science Daily

At the time, the stars who were considered a part of the Brat Pack were offended by the term, one that seemed dismissive of their work and painted them as careless and unprofessional.

From New York Times