affronting

[US]/əˈfrʌntɪŋ/
[UK]/əˈfrʌn(t)ɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vinsulting or showing disrespect
nan act of insulting or showing disrespect

Phrases & Collocations

affronting someone's authority

an affronting remark

affronting behavior

affronting one's dignity

an affronting suggestion

affronting cultural norms

Example Sentences

his actions were affronting to her dignity.

it was an affronting display of wealth.

he felt the criticism was affronting to his talent.

the company's policies were seen as affronting to employees.

their behavior was an affront to common decency.

he considered it an affront to be ignored like that.

the artist's work was accused of being affronting to religious beliefs.

it was an affronting remark, made in front of everyone.

the politician's speech was seen as affronting to his constituents.

she felt deeply affronted by his dismissive attitude.

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