Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
affronted
adjective
/əˈfrʌn.tɪd/
Definition
Insulted or offended, usually by a remark or action.
Examples
- She was affronted by his rude comments at the meeting.
- His affronted expression showed that he could not believe what he had just heard.
- The team felt affronted by the referee’s questionable decisions during the game.
Meaning
To be affronted means to feel hurt or offended due to a perceived insult or slight.
Synonyms
- insulted
- offended
- disrespected
- outraged
