affronted
Example Sentences
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But it wasn’t just Catholics who were affronted.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
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
Offensive material is disagreeable to the affronted party, but even a wounded critic might concede when such jokes are successful and exciting.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 2024
But whereas Oliver is affronted and joins a protest movement to try to get the rule repealed, Bernadette, whose instincts are conservative, is initially complacent about its ramifications.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023
He said to her, “Lady Serret, I affronted you. I am sorry for it.”
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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