offended

Thân thiện

She looked offended when she heard the comment.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Feeling hurt, upset, or resentful because of a perceived insult, disrespect, or unfair treatment. Describes the emotional state resulting from something that wounds one's feelings or pride.

Usage

The adjective "offended" describes a person's emotional reaction. It is often used with linking verbs like be, feel, look, or seem. It can be followed by a prepositional phrase starting with by or at to indicate the cause. - She was offended by his rude comment. - I feel offended that I wasn't invited. - He looked offended when his idea was rejected.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Easily offended": Describes a person who is quick to take offense or whose feelings are hurt readily.
  • He is a kind man but can be easily offended by criticism.
• "Take offense" / "Be taken aback": While not using "offended" as an adjective, these common phrases express a similar idea of feeling insulted or surprised in a negative way.
  • I hope you won't take offense at my suggestion.
  • She was taken aback by his sudden anger.

Variants and Related Words

• Offend (verb): To cause someone to feel hurt, upset, or annoyed.
  • I didn't mean to offend you.
• Offensive (adjective):
  • Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry.

    • His remarks were highly offensive.
  • (In sports or military contexts) Relating to an attack.

    • The team switched to an offensive strategy.
• Offense (noun):
  • A feeling of hurt or anger caused by something insulting.

    • I meant no offense.
  • An illegal act; a crime.

    • He was charged with a serious offense.
  • (In sports) The action of attacking.

    • Their team has a strong offense.

Synonyms

• Upset: Disturbed emotionally.
• Insulted: Treated with disrespect or scorn.
• Affronted: Insulted openly, often in a public or bold manner.
• Aggrieved: Feeling resentment due to unfair treatment.
• Piqued: Irritated or resentful, often by a wound to one's pride. (Slightly more formal)

Antonyms

• Pleased: Feeling happy and satisfied.
• Delighted: Very pleased.
• Flattered: Pleased by praise or favorable attention.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. hurt or upset
   • she looked offended
   • face had a pained and puzzled expression

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pained