umbrage
The word “umbrage” has 2 syllables: um-brage.
It's pronounced as /ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/.
What is synonym and antonym for umbrage?
In the thesaurus, “umbrage” has 12 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for umbrage along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for umbrage
- anger
- annoyance
- displeasure
- dudgeon
- exasperation
- frustration
- huff
- indignation
- irritation
- offence
- offense
- resentment
Antonyms for umbrage
- satisfaction
Meanings of umbrage
- noun
- A feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive.
- A feeling of doubt.
- Leaves that provide shade, as the foliage of trees.
- Shadow; shade.
- verb
- To displease or cause offense.
- To shade.
Example Sentences
- The diplomat took umbrage at the insinuation, choosing silence over confrontation.
- In the meeting, he couldn't help but feel a sense of umbrage when his ideas were dismissed.
- Despite his calm demeanor, she detected a hint of umbrage in his response to criticism.
- The artist, proud of her work, refused to entertain any umbrage from detractors.
- As the negotiations stalled, both parties began to harbor umbrage over perceived slights.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to umbrage, such as: anger, annoyance, displeasure, dudgeon, exasperation, frustration, huff.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.