Umbrage: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Umbrage noun. Offence or annoyance at a slight, usually something a person “takes”.
How to say it
UM-brij/ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (UM).
Umbrage in a sentence
The chef took umbrage at the request for extra salt.
Several members took umbrage when the club raised its fees without a vote.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- offence
- resentment
- pique
- indignation
Where umbrage comes from
From Latin umbra, shade; the sense of offence grew from the idea of a shadow of suspicion.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Several members took _____ when the club raised its fees without a vote.
- umbrage
- zest
- equilibrium
Show the answer
umbrage: Several members took umbrage when the club raised its fees without a vote.