Pronunciation: /əˈfrʌntɪv/
adjective causing offense or resentment
A1 The affrontive comment made her feel upset.
A2 His affrontive behavior towards his colleagues caused tension in the office.
B1 The affrontive tone of the email was inappropriate for a professional setting.
B2 She found his affrontive remarks offensive and hurtful.
C1 The politician's affrontive speech sparked controversy and backlash.
C2 The artist's work was intentionally affrontive, challenging societal norms and expectations.
formal His affrontive behavior towards his colleagues was not tolerated in the workplace.
informal She always has an affrontive attitude when she doesn't get her way.
slang Don't be so affrontive, dude. It's not cool.
figurative The dark clouds looming overhead seemed affrontive, as if nature itself was angry.
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