offended

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Hilton said he was also offended by the exclusion of developer Elaine Culotti, who starred in the second season of the reality show “Undercover Billionaire” and is running for governor as an independent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

“I know it had to happen,” said Mini hurriedly, as if she’d offended Aru.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi