betrayed

Example Sentences

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She was arguably the least influenced of the three, yet the moral intuitions of writers seem to be that she most betrayed the craft.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

“The only reason you don’t betray other people is for fear of being betrayed by them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"I feel betrayed and massively let down," he said, adding that he and his wife worked part-time and did not have the money to repay a lump sum.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“If you’re feeling helpless, if you’re feeling hopeless, if you’re feeling betrayed, if you’re feeling frustrated, if you’re feeling angry — I mean, I know I’ve been,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“I guess he likes you,” I said, somehow feeling a bit betrayed.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate