offended

Example Sentences

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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

O'Farrell called them out for "implying my dad is a terrorist bomber. It was a strange moment. Everybody was slightly offended by my fury".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Nothing about my wife is incompetent, and she was deeply offended.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

However, if the dog was wounded, he was not offended enough to leave.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville