umbrage — offense or annoyance, especially when caused by something being perceived as a slight or insult
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: offense or annoyance, especially when caused by something being perceived as a slight or insult
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 모욕감, 분노, 불쾌감 (특히 모독이나 무시로 인한)
Korean pronunciation: 움-브리지 (강세: 움)
Example Sentences
- My cat took umbrage when I accidentally sat on her favorite cushion.
- He took umbrage at being called 'old-fashioned' for still using a flip phone.
- The politician took great umbrage at the journalist's pointed questions.
umbrage
NOUN//ˈʌmbrɪdʒ//
offense or annoyance, especially when caused by something being perceived as a slight or insult
Taking offense at perceived insult
Taking umbrage on the ridge at the broken bridge!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'ombrage' meaning shade or shadow, derived from Latin 'umbrāticum' related to 'umbra' (shadow). The sense of 'offense' developed from the metaphorical idea of taking offense in the shadow of suspicion or doubt.
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📝Examples
“My cat took umbrage when I accidentally sat on her favorite cushion.”
“He took umbrage at being called 'old-fashioned' for still using a flip phone.”
“The politician took great umbrage at the journalist's pointed questions.”
“She gave umbrage to her neighbors by playing loud music at 3 AM.”
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