umbrage
um·brage
noun \ˈəm-brij\Definition of UMBRAGE
2
: shady branches : foliage
4
: a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult <took umbrage at the speaker's remarks>
Examples of UMBRAGE
- <took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect>
Origin of UMBRAGE
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
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to UMBRAGE
Related Words: aggravation, anger, annoyance, bother, botheration, discomfort, exasperation, frustration, grief, irritation, vexation; agitation, angriness, displeasure, distress, disturbance, indignation, irateness, ire, outrage, perturbation, upset; dander, temper; fit, pet, pouts, sulk(s), tantrum, tizzy; affront, barb, brickbat, dig, indignity, insult, put-down, slap, slight, slur
Near Antonyms: satisfaction; appeasement, mollification, pacification; contentment, delight, gratification, happiness, pleasure
See Synonym Discussion at offense
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