offended

Example Sentences

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"If someone offends in a gratuitous manner, the least they could do is apologise. In this case, he offended all Italians, as well as the government and the prime minister," he said.

From Reuters

She had said she had made a joke with colleagues during an April performance and apologised to anyone offended, adding her words were seized upon by some to polarise society.

From Reuters

Just because someone disagrees with you or has a different stance does not mean you have to get offended or be so sensitive about it.”

From Los Angeles Times

The GOP long-shot candidate insists he wasn’t offended by what Lemon said — but he wasn’t expecting that sort of vibe so early in the morning.

From Washington Post

I was offended after reading the April 23 Metro article about Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Arlington House, “A united call for Lee’s name to go.”

From Washington Post