affronted
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
And the first thing that falls upon his affronted glance is pizza.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2023
Oddly, I was affronted that the masses had bestowed this honor on a different toy.
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2022
He said to her, “Lady Serret, I affronted you. I am sorry for it.”
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
![]()