offended

Example Sentences

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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

Spanish officials say they were offended that King Felipe VI was not invited.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Once, when a volunteer quit her post, Paul asked why the woman had left, and someone explained that she had been offended that Paul had not thanked her for her work.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling