offended

• Beschreibt eine Person, die sich wegen einer vermeintlichen Beleidigung, Missachtung oder Geringschätzung ihrer Gefühle oder Maßstäbe verärgert, gekränkt oder gereizt fühlt.

Describes a person who feels upset, resentful, or annoyed because of a perceived insult, disrespect, or disregard for their feelings or standards.

1. Hurt or upsetB1formal

   Feeling upset, annoyed, or resentful because of something someone has said or done.

   Beleidigt

   • She was deeply offended by his rude comment.
   • He felt offended when they ignored his suggestion.
   • They were offended by the lack of respect shown during the meeting.

   Synonymeangryannoyedchagrineddispleasedhurtindignantmiffednettledresentfulupsetvexed

   Antonymedelightedgratifiedhappyhonoredpleased

• Verb, das bezeichnet, bei jemandem Gefühle von Kränkung, Ärger oder Empörung hervorzurufen, meist durch eine Äußerung oder Handlung.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel upset, angry, or resentful, usually by a remark or action.

1. Cause displeasure or hurt feelingsB1formal

   To cause someone to feel upset, angry, or resentful, usually by something said or done.

   Beleidigen

   • His rude comments offended many people at the party.
   • She didn't mean to offend anyone with her joke.
   • I hope I haven't offended you by my directness.

   Synonymeaffrontangerdispleasehurtinsultpiqueprovokeresentupsetvex

   Antonymeappeasecomfortdelightgratifypleasesatisfysoothe

2. Violate a rule or standardB2formal

   To break a law, rule, or moral standard.

   Verstoßen

   • The company offended against safety regulations.
   • He offended the code of conduct by lying under oath.
   • Their actions offended the principles of justice.

   Synonymebreachbreakcontravenedefydisobeyinfringetransgressviolate

   Antonymecomplyconformobeyrespect