Lexicon
By request: a compilation of the words I use.Archive for June, 2010
Umbrage
Umbrage
Noun: take offence or annoyance; (archaic) shade or shadow, especially as cast by a tree.
Umbrage usually occurs as in the phrase ‘take umbrage.’ Let’s say you’re hurt, or piqued or disgruntled or annoyed, in all these situations you might be taking umbrage for something. The term is usually paired with the offending act or object. For example, ‘the politician took umbrage with the editorial’s portrayal of his conduct.’ Use umbrage when you have a complaint, but don’t want to sound base.
