offense

/ə-ˈfen(t)s/

Middle English offence, offense "assault, breach of law, causing of displeasure," borrowed from Anglo-French offense, borrowed from Latin offensa "encounter with an obstacle, injury, wrong," noun derivative from feminine of offensus, past participle of offendere "to strike against, break a rule, displease"

noun

  1. something that outrages the moral or physical senses

  2. the act of displeasing or affronting

  3. the state of being insulted or morally outraged

His conduct is an offense to public decency.

offense resentment umbrage pique dudgeon huff mean an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity. offense implies hurt displeasure. resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will.

idiom

  1. to cause a person or group to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done

She didn't mean to give/cause offense.

idiom

  1. to not want to cause a person or group to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done

I mean no offense, but isn't there someone more qualified for the job?