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

“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

He swept an arm toward the Clock Watchers, who looked hurt and offended, but kept quiet otherwise.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles