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- Dictionaryoffended/əˈfɛndɪd/
adjective
- 1. resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult: "he sounded rather offended"
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Offended means upset and angry, often because someone has been rude. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and sentences with examples from Cambridge Dictionary.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the verb offend, which means to cause hurt feelings or violate a rule or law. See examples of offend in sentences and phrases, and compare it with related words like outrage, affront, and insult.
Offended definition: feeling or expressing hurt, indignation, or irritation because of a perceived wrong or insult. See examples of OFFENDED used in a sentence.
Offend means to make someone upset or angry, or to commit a crime. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.
Learn the meaning of offended, an adjective that describes being upset and angry, often because someone has been rude. See how to use offended in sentences from various sources and contexts.
Someone who's offended is annoyed, hurt, or disgusted. If one presidential candidate comments snidely on the hairstyle of another, the offended candidate may retaliate.
Offend definition: to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in. See examples of OFFEND used in a sentence.
