offended

Example Sentences

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“There’s always going to be people offended by something we do, and we really don’t care,” Mike said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

In one sentence he offended both the U.S. and Japan.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

After that, the advisers took a survey asking how offended they were—and they were more irked when the clients got a second opinion from AI than from a human adviser.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“It is OK for you to be offended by the question,” she said.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

“I’m afraid it will be too disagreeable to you,” said Meg, trying to look offended and failing entirely.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott