offended

UK
/əˈfɛndɪd/
US
/əˈfɛndɪd/

Translations

offendedpast participle
UK
/əˈfɛndɪd/
US
/əˈfɛndɪd/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb 'offend'.
offenséSe dit d’une personne blessée, vexée ou froissée par des paroles ou un acte.
She felt offended by his rude comments during the meeting.
Elle s’est sentie offensée par ses remarques grossières pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
scandaliséEmploi plus fort, lorsque quelque chose choque la sensibilité morale.
offendverb

offended

Past Simple

offended
Past Simple
offended
Past Participle
offending
Gerund
UK
/əˈfɛnd/
US
/əˈfɛnd/
His rude comments were sure to offend many people at the meeting.
Ses remarques grossières allaient sûrement offenser beaucoup de personnes à la réunion.
enfreindreDans un contexte juridique ou réglementaire.
He was careful not to offend against the regulations set by the company.
Il a pris soin de ne pas enfreindre les règlements fixés par l’entreprise.
Additional translations
heurterSurtout dans un registre abstrait ou atténué ; peut rendre l’idée de blesser les sentiments ou de choquer.
incommoderPour une sensation désagréable, notamment une odeur ou un effet physique.

Definitions

offendedpast participle
Feeling or expressing hurt, anger, or resentment because of a perceived insult or injustice.
She felt offended by his rude comments during the meeting.
Having one's moral sensibilities shocked or affronted by something considered improper or offensive.
Some viewers were offended by the graphic scenes in the film.
offendverb
To cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful.
His rude comments were sure to offend many people at the meeting.
To commit an illegal act or break a rule.
He was careful not to offend against the regulations set by the company.
To be unpleasant or distasteful to the senses; to disgust or affront.
The foul odor from the garbage offended her nostrils.