The Clue
Miffed (8 letter answer)
The Answer
OFFENDED
Tags
Notes
The answer OFFENDED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
OFFEND as a verb:
1. (pique, offend) = cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me"
2. (transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break) = act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise"
3. (shock, offend, scandalize, scandalise, appal, appall, outrage) = strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
4. (hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite) = hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised me ego"
OFFENDED as an adjective:
1. (offended, pained) = hurt or upset; "she looked offended"; "face had a pained and puzzled expression"