Main Entry:

um·brage

Pronunciation:

\ˈəm-brij\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin umbraticum, neuter of umbraticus of shade, from umbratus, past participle of umbrare to shade, from umbra shade, shadow; akin to Lithuanian unksmė shadow

Date:

15th century

1: shade, shadow2: shady branches : foliage3 a: an indistinct indication : vague suggestion : hint b: a reason for doubt : suspicion4: a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult <took umbrage at the speaker's remarks>

synonyms see offense