offended
Example Sentences
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“No offense,” she said, brushing off her paws as Clare prepared himself to be offended.
From Literature
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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
In one sentence he offended both the U.S. and Japan.
From Salon
And then he must profusely deny his discomfort when Jay gravely says, “I’ve offended you,” and loftily—but also threateningly?—adds,
“From the first 10 seconds, I was offended. I was appalled. I was like ‘What?’
From Los Angeles Times
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