offended
Example Sentences
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Worry less about who’s talking to whom and who has offended whom, and more about the parents’ independence.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
It’s not that I’m offended by the idea of generated art; it’s just that it bores me.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
It was not the first time O'Leary had offended people while talking about his business.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Consider its waiver, then, not just a warning but an attempt to weed out those who may be offended or triggered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Not satisfied with one,” the other rejoined in an offended voice, “but must try and make capital out of charity.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
