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
And the first thing that falls upon his affronted glance is pizza.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2023
But whereas Oliver is affronted and joins a protest movement to try to get the rule repealed, Bernadette, whose instincts are conservative, is initially complacent about its ramifications.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
Bagman looked almost affronted, but couldn’t say much more as Fred and George turned up at that point.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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