verb
- insulting or offending someone deliberately
Usage: present participle of ‘affront’
adjective
- causing offense or insult; insulting
Examples
- His rude comments were affronting to the entire audience.
- She found his behavior deeply affronting and walked away.
- The politician was affronting his opponents with personal attacks.
- The affronting remarks caused several people to leave the meeting.
- By ignoring her completely, he was affronting her dignity.
- The comedian’s affronting jokes crossed the line of good taste.