look offended

Frequency: 7.011.9 per million words

to have an appearance that suggests one is insulted or upset

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Examples (10)

  • When I made that joke, he really looked offended.
  • She tried not to, but she couldn't help but look offended by his comment.
  • Even though he said nothing, his face looked distinctly offended.
  • Why does she always look so offended when someone disagrees with her?
  • I worried that my casual remark might have made him look offended.
  • He didn't say anything, but the way he looked offended was clear.
  • Please don't look offended; I didn't mean any harm.
  • After the criticism, she looked visibly offended and left the room.
  • His sudden silence and distant gaze made him look utterly offended.
  • It's hard to discuss sensitive topics without someone starting to look offended.