Communication Styles And Strategies

adverb In a mean or unkind manner

• He was accused of acting meanly towards his colleagues by withholding important information.
• She always speaks meanly about others behind their backs.
• I can't believe you would treat me so meanly like that.
• The storm clouds gathered meanly in the sky, foretelling a heavy downpour.

verb to offend or insult someone openly

adjective causing offense or insult

• Her affronting behavior at the gala was quite shocking to the other guests.
• I can't believe she's affronting everyone like that.
• Stop affronting people with your rude comments.
• His decision to leave the company was seen as an affronting move to his colleagues.