Insulting or disrespectful in a way that deeply wounds someone's pride; or the act of insulting.
Affront + -ing (present participle/gerund form). The '-ing' ending creates both the ongoing verb form and an adjective describing something as insulting.
When something is 'affronting,' it's not just rude—it's deliberately disrespectful in a way that challenges your honor. That's why the word feels stronger than just 'insulting'—there's an aggressive element.
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