offended
Example Sentences
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It offended German sensibilities to have an Italian suitor for a blue-chip, analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
If she has offended you before, then we can assume this is part of a pattern of behavior.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
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
But so was Joe, so Finn couldn’t get offended.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
