Definition of Umbrage

1. Noun. A feeling of anger caused by being offended. "He took offence at my question"

Exact synonyms: Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Anger, Choler, Ire
Derivative terms: Offend, Umbrageous

Definition of Umbrage

1. n. Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage.

Definition of Umbrage

1. resentment [n -S] - See also: resentment

Medical Definition of Umbrage

1. 1. Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage. "Where highest woods, impenetrable To star or sunlight, spread their umbrage broad." (Milton) 2. Shadowy resemblance; shadow. "The opinion carries no show of truth nor umbrage of reason on its side." (Woodward) 3. The feeling of being overshadowed; jealousy of another, as standing in one's light or way; hence, suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment. "Which gave umbrage to wiser than myself." (Evelyn) "Persons who feel most umbrage from the overshadowing aristocracy." (Sir W. Scott) Origin: F. Ombrage shade, suspicion, umbrage, L. Umbraticus belonging to shade, fr. Umbra a shade. Cf. Umber, Umbratic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Umbrage

umbo
umbo
umbonal
umbonate
umbones
umbonic
umbos
umbo membranae tympani
umbo of tympanic membrane
umbra
umbra
umbraculiferous
umbraculiform
umbrae
umbrage (current term)
umbrage (current term)
umbraged
umbrageous
umbrageous
umbrageously
umbrageousness
umbrages
umbraging
umbral
umbras
umbrated
umbratic
umbre
umbre
umbrel

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