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Meanings of offended in English

Hurt or upset.

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Examples for "pained"
1
Take a thousand, he said, though I knew the suggestion pained him.
Nefertiti
2
He was no longer thirsty and his shoulder no longer pained him.
Genellan: planetfall
3
After another good outburst, Misaki wore a pained expression for some reason.
Welcome to the N.H.K.
4
He comes across as pained by the change that Moyes brought in.
The Guardian
5
The amiable fliers were surprised, perplexed, even pained; and yet withal amused.
Last and First Men
Usage of offended in English
1
In the future, everyone will be offended by me for 15 minutes.
News.com.au
2
The homeliness of the phrase offended the moral ear of the mother.
What's Mine's Mine — Volume 1
3
The pride of the best cook in the band was seriously offended.
The Talking Leaves: An Indian Story
4
We worship the able body and yet are offended by its mechanisms.
Ebony
5
No one in this State is entitled to protection from being offended.
The Irish Times
6
We apologise if anyone was offended, it said in an emailed statement.
Reuters
7
Just as long as you won't be offended if I don't answer.
11/22/63
8
For a moment I was offended, thinking she was doubting my choice.
After the fall
9
I offer my sincere apologies as they are right to feel offended.
BBC
10
The Prime Minister told parliament she was personally offended by Mr Abbott.
News.com.au
11
Melissa looked offended, as if Spencer had just said something really rude.
Flawless
12
We apologize if anyone was offended, it said in an emailed statement.
Reuters
13
He is afraid he has offended me, which he has, of course.
American assassin
14
The other chief went home in rage and disappointment and offended dignity.
Days of the Discoverers
15
The voices of the bass notes grumbled in a dull, offended tone.
Mother
16
She is mortified that she might have offended people, Mr Hawkins said.
News.com.au
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United Kingdom
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Australia
Common
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