English Explanatory Dictionary

umbrage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive.
  2. A feeling of doubt.
  3. Leaves that provide shade, as the foliage of trees.
  4. Shadow; shade.
verb
  1. To displease or cause offense.
  2. To shade.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ en-us-umbrage.ogg

Word forms

umbrage umbrages umbraging umbraged

Etymology

From Middle French ombrage (“umbrage”), from Old French ombrage, from Latin umbrāticus (“in the shade”), from umbra (“shadow, shade”).

Synonyms

annoyance displeasure odium offense resentment huff miff peeve pique suspicion

Derived words

take umbrage umbrageous
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