offended

Example Sentences

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Anna keeps prefacing her remarks with the words “no offense,” but Pete can’t help being offended by her pointed disdain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Most people said they wouldn’t be offended, though some offered situations in which they would also feel confused.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

"My mother was not offended at all," daughter India wrote on Instagram.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It sounded like a snarl, but Ayanna didn’t look offended.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia