UMBRAGES Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

umbrages

noun

plural of umbrage

as in frustrations

the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect

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Noun

What’s off-putting in Future’s search for The Real Me is how often his frustrations turn into resentment toward the women around him.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Drivers have made little secret of their frustrations with the new car designs that were introduced this year.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of frustrations

Noun

The confrontation between father and daughter, in which Taylor-Joy unloads Lucky’s resentments about growing up in the life, is one of the season’s most barbed moments.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026
In the series, an adaptation of Spanish play El chico de la última fila by Juan Mayorga, Mun-oh has resigned himself to a life of quiet resentments, until Lee Kang (Weak Hero Class' Choi Hyun-wook) comes along.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 26 June 2026

Definition of resentments

Noun

But prior to the implementation of the new law, defendants accused of such offenses were often granted release through a proportional bail amount, or even a personal recognizance bond, which meant no upfront money was required for release.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
In 2023, Andrew and Tristan were officially charged with those offenses by the Romanian government, according to the BBC.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 July 2026

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