Umbrage

/ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

offense or annoyance.

She took umbrage at his rude remarks.

shade or shadow, especially as cast by trees.

We sought umbrage under the large oak tree to escape the sun.

Late Middle English, from Old French 'ombrage', from 'ombre' meaning shadow, which ultimately derives from Latin 'umbra'.

take umbrage

To feel offended or annoyed.

cast umbrage

To cause someone to feel offended.

in someone's umbrage

In someone's shadow or influence.

umbrageous

Creating or being in shade.

shadow

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

shade

A comparative darkness caused by obstructing light.

To be offended or annoyed by someone or something.

He was totally umbraged by the comment.

To express displeasure in a dramatic way.

She threw a fit after she took umbrage.