umbrage

um-brage · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Offense or annoyance, typically used in the phrase "take umbrage."

  2. 2.

    (Archaic) Shade or shadow cast by trees.

Forms

plural: umbrages

Related words

Antonyms: delight, pleasure
See also: offense, resentment
Synonyms: indignation, offense, resentment

Etymology

From Latin umbra meaning "shadow," via Old French ombrage.