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
But a strong chorus of support for punishing Mr. Li made it clear that his words had affronted a far broader cohort than Chinese officialdom.
From New York Times • May 17, 2023
He inquired if Rock's sports joke affronted her.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2023
I act affronted, but since I’m half eyeing the Mercator girl and half looking into the garden for Helene, Grandfather isn’t convinced.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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