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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"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
"I am not ashamed of it, I can tell you," said Kate, in a half-offended tone.
From Kate's Ordeal by Emma Leslie
The evening drew on, and he knew well enough that Lizzy would repeat her excursion at night—her half-offended manner had shown that she had not the slightest intention of altering her plans at present.
From Wessex Tales by Thomas Hardy
"You 'll not refuse me, I hope, a first request, madam," said he, with a half-offended air.
From Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) by Charles James Lever
"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
