unoffended

/"+/ (ame, mw)

unoffended — adjective

  • unoffendedpositive
  • more unoffendedcomparative
  • most unoffendedsuperlative

1. not feeling upset, insulted, or hurt by something that could normally cause a pe

1.形容詞C1
釋義

not feeling upset, insulted, or hurt by something that could normally cause a person to feel that way

例句

Despite the harsh criticism of his cooking, Theo remained completely unoffended.

remain + unoffended for staying calm under criticism

Mei-Lin was unoffended by her colleague's blunt comments about her presentation.

unoffended + by + person/thing specifying source

同義詞
  • unbothered

    less formal, suggests a relaxed carefree attitude rather than specifically not being offended

  • unfazed

    informal, implies not being disturbed by something surprising or shocking

  • unperturbed

    formal, suggests calmness despite potential provocation

反義詞
  • offended

    the direct opposite — feeling upset or insulted

  • insulted

    specifically feeling that one's dignity has been attacked

文法句型

unoffended + by + noun phrase

remain + unoffended

用法筆記

Most common in formal or literary contexts. Frequently modified by adverbs such as 'completely,' 'entirely,' or 'quite,' and typically followed by 'by' when specifying the source of potential offense.

常見錯誤

I was unoffended by his joke.
I wasn't offended by his joke.
💡'unoffended' is quite formal; in everyday conversation, 'not offended' or 'wasn't offended' sounds more natural.