offended

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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 • Mar. 20, 2026

In one sentence he offended both the U.S. and Japan.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

And then he must profusely deny his discomfort when Jay gravely says, “I’ve offended you,” and loftily—but also threateningly?—adds,

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

One of the reasons he was so notoriously ineffective in debate was that argument itself offended him.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis