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- [uh-fruhnt]
- /əˈfrʌnt/
- /əˈfrʌnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-fruhnt]
- /əˈfrʌnt/
Definitions of affronted word
- adjective affronted experiencing an insult 3
- noun affronted a personally offensive act or word; deliberate act or display of disrespect; intentional slight; insult: an affront to the king. 1
- noun affronted an offense to one's dignity or self-respect. 1
- verb with object affronted to offend by an open manifestation of disrespect or insolence: His speech affronted all of us. 1
- verb with object affronted to make ashamed or confused; embarrass. 1
- verb with object affronted Archaic. to front; face; look on. 1
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Origin of affronted
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English afrounten < Middle French af(f)ronter to strike in the face < Vulgar Latin *affrontāre, derivative of Latin phrase ad frontem at or toward the forehead (as the seat of one's feelings or dignity). See ad-, front
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Parts of speech for Affronted
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
affronted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
affronted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for affronted
adjective affronted
- insulted — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
- injured — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
- slighted — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- disrespected — lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
Antonyms for affronted
adjective affronted
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
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