offended

Example Sentences

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Shortly after the interview, Moutet wrote on Instagram that he was "just joking" and hoped people "didn't get offended".

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Most people said they wouldn’t be offended, though some offered situations in which they would also feel confused.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

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

“I would have been offended if they hadn’t asked me,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

She was clearly offended that I dared speak up.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu