Umbrage Definition

ŭmbrĭj
noun
Shade; shadow.
Webster's New World
Offense or resentment.
To take umbrage at a remark.
Webster's New World
Foliage, considered as shade-giving.
Webster's New World
A semblance or shadowy appearance.
Webster's New World

Feeling of doubt.

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verb

To displease or cause offense.

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To shade.

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Origin of Umbrage

  • Middle English shade from Old French from Latin umbrāticum neuter of umbrāticus of shade from umbra shadow

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle French ombrage (“umbrage"), from Old French, from Latin umbrāticus (“in the shade"), from umbra (“shadow", "shade")

    From Wiktionary

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