'affrontive' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'affronter,' where 'af-' meant 'toward' and 'front' meant 'face.'

'affronter' transformed into the English word 'affront,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affrontive.'

Initially, it meant 'to face or confront,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing offense or insult.'