Affrontingness

/əˈfrʌntɪŋnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being insulting, disrespectful, or deliberately hurtful.

Etymology

Affronting + -ness (noun suffix). This creates an abstract noun describing the quality itself rather than just an instance of affronting.

Kelly Says

The '-ness' suffix is so versatile that we can stack it onto adjectives, gerunds, and participial forms to create abstract qualities—'affrontingness' describes the essence of being insulting!

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