offended
Example Sentences
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But this one was so bad that it even offended Martinez Valladares, a Republican whose district stretches from the Grapevine to Victorville.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
“As a Mexican, I’m offended and embarrassed that he is returning as governor,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
She’s a little rain cloud of a person, dour and humorless, though perhaps rightly offended by being passed over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The judge found Day had "little insight into your offending or any real remorse", but he noted he had not offended since the Big Ben incident and had strong personal mitigation including failing eyesight.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
I was only joking, but he was very offended.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
