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Vocabulary Entry
offended
|verb • adjective
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verb
To cause someone to feel hurt, annoyed, or upset.
Example Sentences
"She felt offended by the insensitive comments made during the meeting."
"He didn’t mean to offend anyone with his jokes."
"They were offended when their ideas were dismissed without consideration."
A
adjective
Feeling resentful or upset due to being insulted or wronged.
Example Sentences
"She gave him an offended look after the harsh criticism."
"His offended reaction was unexpected after such a lighthearted conversation."
"The offended party sought an apology for the disrespectful remarks."