Take offense Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /əˈfɛns
TAYK uh-FENS
tˈeɪk/ /əˈfɛns
TAYK uh-FENS
Definition
To feel upset, hurt, or insulted by something that someone says or does.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or polite situations to describe emotional reaction to words or actions. Common with 'take offense at' or 'don't take offense'. It does not mean physical harm, but feeling emotionally hurt or insulted.
Spanish: ofendersePortuguese (BR): ficar ofendidoPortuguese (PT): ficar ofendidoChinese (Simplified): 生气 - 被冒犯Chinese (Traditional): 生氣 - 被冒犯Hindi: बुरा माननाArabic: يَشعُر بالإهانةBengali: অপমানবোধ করা - মনে কষ্ট পাওয়াRussian: обижатьсяJapanese: 気を悪くするVietnamese: phật ý - bị xúc phạmKorean: 기분이 상하다 - 불쾌하게 여기다Turkish: gücenmek - alınmakUrdu: برا ماننا - ناراض ہوناIndonesian: tersinggung - merasa sakit hati
Example Sentences
Please don't take offense at my question.
basic
He might take offense if you laugh at his idea.
basic
Some people take offense very easily.
basic
I hope you didn’t take offense at what I said earlier.
natural
He tends to take offense at harmless jokes.
natural
Don’t take offense—I’m just being honest with you.
natural