umbrage | umbrageous
Exam frequency
GRE
high
Banks
high
Civil Services
high
Meaning(s)
feel upset or annoyed
How to Memorize
umbrage - offence
Analysis
If you take ‘umbrage’ at something, you find it offensive or infuriating. The word suggests hurt pride, resentment, or even suspicion at somebody’s motives. It is important to note that a person is not always right to take umbrage. You may just be overly sensitive or have misconstrued something.
| Exams | Spoken | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | pique,resentment,displeasure | ||
| Antonyms | pleasure,amusement,satisfaction |
Example(s)
Fiona said that she feels I’m not pulling my weight around the office. I take umbrage at that.
If Gary takes umbrage at your attempts to help him then that’s his problem and not yours. You're doing the right thing.
Mike’s an umbrageous type of character. He’s always finding things to be offended about so he can play the victim.