umbrage
noun | /umbrage/
a feeling of being offended or resentful; displeasure
umbrage
noun | /umbrage/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa feeling of being offended or resentful; displeasure
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Examples
"She took umbrage at his offhand remark and left the meeting."
"He showed no umbrage despite the harsh criticism."
Mnemonic Trick
UMBRAGE → UMBRA (shadow) — shadow of offense; feeling hurt or offended.
Etymology
From Old French ombrage “suspicion, shade.”
Used for taking offence or resentment.
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