offended

[əˈfɛndɪd]

offended Definition

resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult.

Using offended: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "offended" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I was offended by his rude comments.

• Example

  She took it as an insult and was deeply offended.

• Example

  He was offended that she didn't invite him to the party.

• Example

  The comedian's jokes offended many people in the audience.

offended Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for offended

• upset
• hurt
• insulted
• outraged
• annoyed

Antonyms for offended

• pleased
• delighted
• flattered

Phrases with offended

• take offense

  to feel insulted or hurt by something someone said or did

  Example

  She took offense at his comments about her appearance.

• give offense

  to say or do something that causes someone to feel insulted or hurt

  Example

  His comments gave offense to many people in the audience.

• deeply offended

  feeling very insulted or hurt

  Example

  She was deeply offended by his remarks about her family.

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Summary: offended in Brief

'Offended' [əˈfɛndɪd] is an adjective used to describe feeling resentful or annoyed due to a perceived insult. It can be used in phrases like 'take offense' or 'give offense.' Examples of its use include 'I was offended by his rude comments' and 'The comedian's jokes offended many people in the audience.'