Synonyms of umbrage

umbrage

noun

ˈəm-brij 

as in offence

the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity

took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offence
• huff
• anger
• frustration
• indignation
• dudgeon
• exasperation
• resentment
• irritation
• pique
• displeasure
• outrage
• annoyance
• offense
• peeve
• miff
• discomfort
• grief
• indignity
• ire
• upset
• agitation
• insult
• perturbation
• distress
• affront
• vexation
• angriness
• aggravation
• disturbance
• temper
• slight
• tizzy
• dander
• tantrum
• slur
• pet
• barb
• bother
• pouts
• slap
• irateness
• botheration
• brickbat
• fit
• sulk(s)
• put-down
• dig

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfaction
• pleasure
• delight
• pacification
• gratification
• appeasement
• happiness
• mollification
• contentment

Synonym Chooser

How is the word umbrage distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of umbrage are dudgeon, huff, offense, pique, and resentment. While all these words mean "an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity," umbrage may suggest hurt pride, resentment, or suspicion of another's motives.

took umbrage at the offer of advice

When would dudgeon be a good substitute for umbrage?

Although the words dudgeon and umbrage have much in common, dudgeon suggests an angry fit of indignation.

stormed out of the meeting in high dudgeon

When could huff be used to replace umbrage?

The words huff and umbrage can be used in similar contexts, but huff implies a peevish short-lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause.

in a huff he slammed the door

When is offense a more appropriate choice than umbrage?

While the synonyms offense and umbrage are close in meaning, offense implies hurt displeasure.

takes deep offense at racial slurs

When can pique be used instead of umbrage?

The meanings of pique and umbrage largely overlap; however, pique applies to a transient feeling of wounded vanity.

in a pique I foolishly declined the invitation

When might resentment be a better fit than umbrage?

While in some cases nearly identical to umbrage, resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will.

harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of umbrage

That Carroll took such umbrage only increased Harbaugh’s smile, making for a better story. —Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

All take umbrage at Senate Bill 3, one of a litany of laws passed in Colorado since 2018 — and one of the most restrictive. —Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2025

Despite taking umbrage at PSR seeming to put a ceiling on their ambitions, Villa have consistently spent between 80 and 90 per cent in recent years — far more than the UEFA recommendation of 70 per cent. —Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025

Critics have said Trump conceded too much to Putin and took umbrage with the talks ending without an agreement. —Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

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