Definition

A feeling of being offended or upset by something someone has said or done.

Example

She took umbrage at his rude comments during the meeting.

Conversation

I felt a bit of umbrage when he interrupted me during the meeting.

I get that; it’s frustrating when people don’t let you finish your thoughts.

Right? I really thought he was being rude on purpose.

Sometimes it helps to just address it directly instead of holding onto the umbrage.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Umbrage comes from the Latin word "umbra" (meaning shadow) and the suffix "-age" (indicating a state or condition). The word originally referred to a state of being overshadowed or a feeling of being offended, as if one were in the shadow of someone else's actions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'shadow' ('umbra') to remember that 'umbrage' refers to a feeling of being overshadowed or offended.

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