Meaning & use
offended
Feeling upset, hurt, or resentful because of something said or done that seemed disrespectful.
See it in a sentence
She was offended by his blunt comment about her cooking.
He didn't mean to sound rude, but several guests looked offended by the joke.
A note on using this word
Offended is usually followed by 'by' for the cause, and pairs with 'take offense at' as a related phrase.
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