unoffended
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4.6
- adjective
- /ˌʌnəˈfɛndɪd/
- In all my rambling, I am responding as a "creationist," even a "6-day" one if need be, with a hearty unoffended reply of "Oh, you think you can do better!"
Examples
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The leader was making some reply, unoffended.
Fiction book (1996) -
I agree with you about Whiteskins. As a white person, I can't believe how unoffended I am by it.
Blog text (32) -
" Still unoffended, Dr. Lash smiled.
Fiction book (2001) -
Despite the harsh criticism, she remained unoffended and continued her work.
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He took the joke in stride, feeling completely unoffended by the lighthearted teasing.
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Even after facing tough questions, the politician appeared unoffended and maintained his composure.
Synonyms
11
5.3
Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem
10
5.1
Not showing strong feelings or any visible reaction
5
3.5
Calm and not worried about problems
3
7.0
Calm and not worried when things go wrong
1
4.8
Not feeling worried or upset by something
1
4.2
Not hurt in feelings or reputation after criticism
1
5.4
Not upset or worried in a difficult situation
1
8.5
Not easily upset by what others say or do
1
7.0
Not angry or bitter about something unfair that happened
1
9.1
Not feeling upset or afraid when facing danger
Antonyms
How Offended
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4.1
149
1.0
229
2.3
143
1.0
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4.6
- Informal
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4.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unoffended begins with un- meaning 'not' and the part offend once meant 'to strike' and now means 'to hurt or insult'. So, to be unoffended is to not feel hurt or insulted.