Umbrage

UM-brij

Definition

  1. (noun) Offense or annoyance.
  2. Shade, especially from trees.

Example

He took umbrage at the suggestion that his work wasn’t original.

Fun Fact

Originally, “umbrage” simply meant “shade” (from the Latin umbra). Over time, it evolved metaphorically—just as people retreat into the shade to escape the sun, they might retreat emotionally when they feel insulted.