Umbrage is a noun for the feelingan emotion or inner state experienced by a person you get when you are offendedhurt or upset by something rude, disrespectful, or insulting or take something personally. It usually suggests irritationmild annoyance or anger caused by something bothersome or wounded pride.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
Easy pronunciation: UM-brij (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Noun meaning offended anger or resentment.
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Umbrage Meaning
offended anger or resentment
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a feeling of anger caused by being offended
Example: She took umbrage at the comment and left the room.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- offense — Direct synonym for the offended feeling.
- offence — British spelling of the same word and meaning.
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Umbrage Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- offense
- offence
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse umbrage with a general disagreement, but it specifically means feeling offended.
- Do not use umbrage as a verb; it is a noun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does umbrage mean in simple words?
It means feeling offended or irritated because of something someone said or did.
Is umbrage a positive or negative word?
It is usually negative, since it describes offended anger or resentment.
What is a common synonym for umbrage?
Offense is the closest common synonym, and offence is the British spelling.
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