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umbrageoffense 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

umbrage concept
💡 Concept

Taking offense at perceived insult

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umbrage rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Taking umbrage on the ridge at the broken bridge!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootumbr-
Suffix--age

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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🎵Rhyme

bridgeridgefridge
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat took umbrage when I accidentally sat on her favorite cushion.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

offenseresentmentindignationannoyancedispleasure

Antonyms

pleasuredelightsatisfaction

Related

affrontinsultslightgrievanceirritation