unoffended
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4.6
- adjective
- /ˌʌnəˈfɛndɪd/
:
no ofendido
- 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
8
5.1
Not showing strong feelings or any visible reaction
5
5.3
Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem
4
3.5
Calm and not worried about problems
2
7.0
Calm and not worried when things go wrong
1
4.8
Not feeling worried or upset by something
Not easily upset by what others say or do
Not angry or bitter about something unfair that happened
Not hurt in feelings or reputation after criticism
Not upset or worried in a difficult situation
Not feeling upset or afraid when facing danger
Antonyms
How Offended
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4.1
149
1.0
3
2.3
77
1.0
1
4.6
- Informal
1
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.