offended
Example Sentences
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How in the wild, wild west, the offended will ask, can Netflix appropriate/violate/denigrate such a classic?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
England's decision to ship their own food to Mexico, some of which was impounded - although the fish fingers made it through - offended the locals, who pride themselves on their hospitality.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
If she has offended you before, then we can assume this is part of a pattern of behavior.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Anna keeps prefacing her remarks with the words “no offense,” but Pete can’t help being offended by her pointed disdain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Tamika started to look offended, but then joined in.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
