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What is another word for Affronting? – 196 Affronting Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    insulting offensive rude impertinent insolent disrespectful discourteous uncivil impolite inconsiderate thoughtless hurtful wounding scathing stinging biting caustic abrasive sarcastic sardonic mocking derisive disdainful contemptuous scornful disparaging belittling demeaning degrading humiliating mortifying embarrassing shameful deplorable reprehensible objectionable distasteful unpalatable unpleasant disagreeable annoying irritating vexing galling infuriating exasperating provoking inflammatory incendiary

    Meaning of Affronting

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "affronting" means causing offense or annoyance, or being deliberately rude or insulting.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "affronting" as causing a feeling of insult or offense, or being openly disrespectful or rude.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "affronting" as behaving in a way that is deliberately rude or insulting, or causing someone to feel offended or annoyed.

    Example Uses

    • The politician's affronting remarks about his opponent sparked a heated debate during the election campaign.
    • The affronting behavior of the customer towards the store staff was completely unacceptable and led to him being banned from the premises.
    • The comedian's affronting jokes about sensitive topics were met with a mixture of laughter and outrage from the audience.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    respectful courteous polite considerate thoughtful kind gentle tactful diplomatic gracious cordial friendly affable genial warm welcoming hospitable conciliatory appeasing soothing calming comforting reassuring pleasant agreeable delightful charming winning endearing flattering complimentary praising laudatory eulogistic commendatory

    Related Nouns

    offense insult rudeness impertinence insolence disrespect discourtesy incivility impoliteness inconsideration thoughtlessness hurt wound pain suffering anguish distress discomfort annoyance irritation vexation provocation inflammation incitement outrage scandal shame humiliation embarrassment mortification

    Related Verbs

    insult offend annoy irritate vex provoke inflame incite outrage scandalize shame humiliate embarrass mortify wound hurt pain distress discomfort displease displeasure affront confront challenge defy taunt tease mock deride scorn disdain contempt despise

    Related Adjectives

    insulting offensive rude impertinent insolent disrespectful discourteous uncivil impolite inconsiderate thoughtless hurtful wounding scathing stinging biting caustic abrasive sarcastic sardonic mocking derisive disdainful contemptuous scornful disparaging belittling demeaning degrading humiliating mortifying embarrassing shameful deplorable reprehensible objectionable distasteful unpalatable unpleasant disagreeable annoying irritating vexing galling infuriating exasperating provoking inflammatory incendiary