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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"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
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
The half-offended idiotic expression of the man’s face was intensely ludicrous, but Paul could not see the ludicrous at that time.
From The Crew of the Water Wagtail by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
She lifted her head with a gesture of half-offended surprise.
From The Gadfly by E. L. (Ethel Lillian) Voynich
"That was the contract," replied Mr. Grant, with a half-offended air, at the intimation conveyed in the tone of voice, that all might not be as agreed upon.
From Lessons in Life, for All Who Will Read Them by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
