be offended by

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

“You should not be offended by that,” Hall said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

But you have to have free speech, and there’s nothing you could say that someone somewhere won’t be offended by.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

“No one would be offended by that,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

With his engineer’s soul, Brobeck could not help but be offended by the Rad Lab’s slapdash operation and maintenance standards.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik