Ofendido (en. Offended)

/ofen'dido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person who feels hurt or aggrieved by the words or actions of another.
He is offended because he was not invited to the party.
Está ofendido porque no lo invitaron a la fiesta.
Someone who has felt disdain or has been underestimated.
He showed that he was offended by his colleague's comments.
Se mostró ofendido por los comentarios de su compañero.
A person who has experienced an injustice that causes them emotional pain.
After the argument, he felt offended and didn’t want to talk.
Después de la discusión, se sentía ofendido y no quería hablar.

Etymology

From Latin 'offensivus', which means 'that wounds or bothers'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soul offended
It refers to someone who feels deeply hurt.
ofendido en el alma
to be offended
To feel hurt or upset by something said or done.
estar ofendido

Related Words

offense
Action that causes harm or disdain to someone.
ofensa
grievance
Injustice or harm done to someone.
agravio
contempt
Negative consideration towards someone.
desprecio

Slang Meanings

To be upset about a trivial matter.
Don’t be offended; it was just a joke.
No seas ofendido, fue solo un chiste.
To react excessively to a comment.
Don’t take offense over something so small.
No te ofendas por algo tan pequeño.