How Do You Spell AFFRONT?

Pronunciation: [ɐfɹˈʌnt] (IPA)

The word "affront" is spelled with two "f's" and one "r", although the pronunciation may suggest otherwise. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), "affront" is transcribed as /əˈfrʌnt/. The "ff" cluster creates a distinct sound that is different from a single "f", and the "r" sound is not emphasized in the way that it is spelled. The word means to insult or offend someone, and it is important to use the correct spelling to convey the intended meaning.

AFFRONT Meaning and Definition

1. Affront is a noun that refers to a deliberate act or statement intended to insult or offend someone, typically resulting in an affronted person feeling disrespected or humiliated. It involves an action or remark that directly challenges or defies the social, moral, or personal code of the offended individual. An affront can be seen as a disrespectful gesture or behavior that disregards someone's dignity or self-esteem.

   As a verb, affront represents the act of intentionally insulting or offending someone, often by blatantly disregarding their feelings, beliefs, or values. It involves openly disrespecting or challenging someone, often through words or actions, leading to a sense of provocation or outrage. The intention behind an affront is to demean the targeted person or group, causing them emotional or psychological harm.

   Affronts can occur in numerous contexts, such as personal interactions, professional relationships, or societal settings. They can be verbal, such as derogatory comments or insults, or non-verbal, like dismissive gestures or condescending looks. Affronts may be intended to assert dominance, inflict emotional pain, or display contempt towards another individual or group.

   Overall, an affront refers to an intentional offensive act or statement, highlighting the intention to disrespect or insult someone, undermining their self-worth, and causing them to feel insulted, humiliated, or offended.

2. • To give cause of offence to; to insult slightly.

   • Anything done to offend; an outrage; open insult.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for AFFRONT *

• infront 28.2608695%

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Other Common Misspellings for AFFRONT

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Etymology of AFFRONT

The word "affront" derives from the Middle French term "affronter", which means "to confront" or "to defy". It is believed to have originated from Late Latin words, "ad" meaning "to" and "frontem" meaning "forehead" or "face". In this sense, "affront" originally referred to a challenge or provocation to someone's face or honor. Over time, its meaning evolved to include any action or behavior that insults, offends, or disrespects someone, resulting in the modern usage of the term.

Similar spelling word for AFFRONT

• affronted.

Plural form of AFFRONT is AFFRONTS

Conjugate verb Affront

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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FUTURE

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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