Affronted

/əˈfrʌntɪd/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Feeling insulted or offended by an action or remark.
    The plaintiff appeared affronted by the defendant’s disrespectful statement.

Commentary

Used to describe a party's subjective reaction to conduct deemed offensive, often relevant in claims for emotional distress or insult.

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