umbrage

/ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

offense or slight, especially one that is taken with sensitivity or hurt feelings

“She took umbrage at his sarcastic comment.”

2. verb

to take offense or be offended by something

“He umbraged at the suggestion that he was incompetent.”

Synonyms

  • hurt
  • offense
  • slight

Antonyms

  • compliment
  • praise