offended
Example Sentences
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It’s not that I’m offended by the idea of generated art; it’s just that it bores me.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Instead, the cyber-criminals asked the agency to retract an advisory that it issued in May about the gang, saying it was "offended" by its characterisation.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
It was not the first time O'Leary had offended people while talking about his business.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“The subjective displeasure of an offended observer does not amount to a concrete injury,” Sauer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Mrs. Brenner wrinkled her nose, probably offended by the scent of coal smoke Yakov had carried with him from the trainyard.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
