Meaning & Definition of Offended in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Slighted or hurt by someone's words or actions.

  Example Sentence: She was offended by his rude comments.

• Definition: Feeling aggrieved due to perceived disrespect or injustice.

  Example Sentence: Many were offended by the controversial advertisement.

• Definition: Expressing a feeling of resentment toward something that is considered offensive.

  Example Sentence: He was offended when his colleague belittled his efforts.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'offendre', based on Latin 'offendere' meaning 'to strike against, harm'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• take offense: To feel hurt or upset by something that was said or done.
• be offended: To experience hurt feelings as a result of another's actions or words.
• offend someone deeply: To cause someone significant emotional distress or hurt.

Translations

• Spanish: ofendido

• French: offensé

• German: beleidigt

• Russian: оскорблённый

Related Words

• offend: To cause a breach of a person's rights or to hurt someone's feelings.

• offense: A violation or breach of a moral or legal code typically causing hurt.

Slang Meanings of offended

• Meaning: Triggered

  Example Sentence: She got triggered over that joke he made.

• Meaning: Butthurt

  Example Sentence: He seemed butthurt about losing the game.