offended
adjective
feeling or expressing hurt, indignation, or irritation because of a perceived wrong or insult.
half-offended
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a word derived from
offended.
Example Sentences
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He now perceived me to be somebody; my half-offended vanity was appeased, and I accepted his offer with thanks.
From The Adventures of Hugh Trevor by Thomas Holcroft
"I am sorry to hear you say so, sir, that's all," said the other, with a half-offended air; "nor do I see that anything in my past life warrants the imputation."
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Charles James Lever
"No room that the young girl can have to herself," was the cold, half-offended reply.
From The Two Elsies A Sequel to Elsie at Nantucket by Martha Finley
"Indeed!" said she, with an air of half-offended pride; "and are you reputed to be such a very dangerous person that to drive out with you should inspire all this terror?"
From Tony Butler by Charles James Lever
"But could he not change his course?" asked the half-offended daughter.
From The Young Captives: A Story of Judah and Babylon by Mark Hayne
