offended

Example Sentences

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“There’s always going to be people offended by something we do, and we really don’t care,” Mike said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

"But what made the situation worse was the throw away apology of 'if you were offended' at the end of the show. Of course we were offended."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Mrs. Brenner wrinkled her nose, probably offended by the scent of coal smoke Yakov had carried with him from the trainyard.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros