takes offense
Feels personally slighted
Takes offense means to feel hurt, insulted, or angry at something said or done: She takes offense at the slightest criticism.
The phrase implies a choice in how one interprets others' words or actions—some people take offense easily, others rarely.
Often used with "at" or "to": He took offense to being called a beginner.
- annoyCause mild irritation
- exasperatedIntensely irritated, patience gone
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- infuriatingCausing extreme anger
- microaggressionSmall, often unconscious, biased remark
hurt feelings · quick to anger · tone policing · grievance · resentment · umbrage · thin-skinned · bitterness · outrage · passive-aggressiveness · cultural sensitivity · reconciliation · indignation · misunderstanding · argument · anger · sore spot · wounded pride