Ofendida (en. Offended)

/o.fen.ˈdi.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who feels hurt or wronged by an action or comment.
She felt offended by the comment made to her.
Ella se sintió ofendida por el comentario que le hicieron.
One who shows discontent or indignation for the treatment received.
The client was offended by the lack of attention from the staff.
La cliente estaba ofendida por la falta de atención del personal.

Etymology

From the verb 'ofender', which comes from the Latin 'offendere', meaning to cause harm.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be offended
To feel hurt or upset by someone else's actions or words.
estar ofendida
deeply offended
To feel a deep offense that affects emotionally.
ofendida hasta el tuétano

Related Words

to offend
To cause offense to someone.
ofender
offense
The action of offending or wronging someone.
ofensa
offensive
That which causes offense or grievance.
ofensiva

Slang Meanings

To be hurt.
She is hurt by what they told her.
Ella está dolida por lo que le dijeron.
To take something to heart.
She took it to heart, and now she is offended.
Se lo tomó a pecho y ahora está ofendida.