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to be offended

 

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To Be Offended

Description:

To be offended means to feel displeasure, anger, or resentment due to something that is perceived as disrespectful, insulting, or hurtful.

Parts of Speech:

  • Verb
  • Adjective
  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb (intransitive):

When used as a verb, "to be offended" indicates the act of feeling offended or taking offense.

Example sentence: She was deeply offended by his insensitive remark.

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2. Adjective:

When used as an adjective, "offended" describes a person who feels offended or hurt.

Example sentence: The offended students demanded an apology from the teacher.

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3. Noun:

When used as a noun, "offended" refers to the state of being offended or feeling hurt.

Example sentence: His expression of being offended was evident through his scowl.

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