affronted
Example Sentences
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But it wasn’t just Catholics who were affronted.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
Catholic bishops Monday, warning that the forceful removal of immigrants affronted the "infinite and transcendent dignity" accorded to all human beings and would "end badly."
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025
And all indications are that he is prepared to inflict considerable economic and environmental damage to assuage his affronted pride.
From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024
But a strong chorus of support for punishing Mr. Li made it clear that his words had affronted a far broader cohort than Chinese officialdom.
From New York Times • May 17, 2023
Malcolm felt a little affronted on behalf of La Belle Sauvage and said nothing as he turned her over and let her slip silently down the grass and onto the water.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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