- Today's Word
Umbrage
UM-brij
Definition
- (noun) Offense or annoyance.
- 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.