as in offences
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
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Going forward, Nason thinks Gen Z’s job crisis needs to be addressed sooner rather than later, as their student loans start to accumulate and frustrations bubble.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025 -
The mise en abyme of the film is reflected in Fellini’s own frustrations during the preproduction of 8 1/2.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Musk’s fingerprints abound across the sections of Grokipedia that address subjects of his own resentments.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Left in its wake are rising societal resentments and an ever-increasing wealth gap.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Umbrages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrages. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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