take offense
Example Sentences
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Conflict-Averse Formalism: The second most common type of art in public, these works are most notable for being inoffensively pretty at a time when people can take offense at anything.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
They don’t take pride where it’s due and take offense too easily.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024
But Green’s frustration subsided when he said on his podcast Monday that he saw the comments “through the right mindset, through the right lens” and decided not to take offense.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2024
Audrey smiled, but she’s been known to take offense when ElliQ is spoken to harshly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2023
“Well, neither is mine,” said the man, and, looking at the ground near Reynie’s feet, he said, “Please don’t take offense, but my name is Harry Harrison.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
