offended

of-fend-ed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Feeling hurt, upset, or resentful because of a perceived insult or disrespectful treatment.

  2. 2.

    (past tense and past participle of "offend") Having caused offense or having broken a rule.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    deeply offended — Very hurt or upset
  • •
    easily offended — Quick to feel insulted

Related words

Antonyms: delighted, flattered, pleased
See also: insulted, offend, offense, offensive
Synonyms: affronted, hurt, indignant, insulted, upset

Etymology

From Latin offendere ("to strike against, displease") + English past participle suffix -ed.