Affront (Noun)
Meaning
A deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- His refusal to apologize was an affront to the victims' families, who had been seeking justice for years.
- The company's decision to raise prices during a recession was seen as an affront to struggling consumers.
- Turning his back on the flag during the national anthem was considered an affront to the country and its values.
- The artist's provocative sculpture was intended as an affront to societal norms, but many found it to be in poor taste.
- The politician's sarcastic remark was an affront to the journalist, who had been trying to ask a legitimate question.