offended

Example Sentences

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Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

O'Farrell called them out for "implying my dad is a terrorist bomber. It was a strange moment. Everybody was slightly offended by my fury".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Spanish officials say they were offended that King Felipe VI was not invited.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Nothing about my wife is incompetent, and she was deeply offended.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Miss Genovese’s smile doesn’t reach her eyes; she seems offended by the notion that her own dress code could be improved upon, or that her operators would be less accomplished than the Hello Girls overseas.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse