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affronted

UK/əf'rʌntɪd/US
C2

Definitions

adj.

Feeling offended or insulted, especially in one's dignity.

被冒犯的,感到受辱的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
af-to, toward
+
frontmake, do
+
-edpast tense / completed
=affronted

Past participle of affront used as an adjective: feeling that an open insult has been thrown in your face.

Root front still carries 22 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She looked deeply affronted by the suggestion.

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