What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
affrontive
Example
His affrontive behavior towards his coworkers made it difficult for him to work in a team. [affrontive: adjective]
Example
She found his comments to be affrontive and hurtful. [affrontive: adjective]
offensive
Example
His offensive remarks towards his coworkers made it difficult for him to work in a team. [offensive: adjective]
Example
She found his comments to be offensive and hurtful. [offensive: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Offensive is more commonly used than affrontive in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between affrontive and offensive?
Affrontive may have a slightly more formal or old-fashioned connotation compared to offensive, which is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
