OFFENCE

(UPSET FEELINGS), US usually offense [noun] [U] - upset and hurt feelings or feelings of annoyance, often because someone has been rude or shown a lack of respectI really didn't mean (to cause/give) any offence (= did not intend to upset anyone) - I was just stating my opinion.Do you think he took offence (= was upset) at what I said about his hair?(informal) If you don't mind I'd rather go on my own - no offence (intended), but I think it would be better.