Currently offended? (7)

I believe the answer is:

shocked

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'offended?' is the definition.
('shock' can be a synonym of 'offend')

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(Other definitions for shocked that I've seen before include "Traumatised" , "Surprised" , "Appalled" , "Offended, outraged" , "Struck with horror" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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