umbrage

/ˈəm-brij/

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin umbraticum, neuter of umbraticus of shade, from umbratus, past participle of umbrare to shade, from umbra shade, shadow; akin to Lithuanian unksmė shadow

noun

  1. a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult

  2. shady branches : foliage

  3. shade, shadow

took umbrage at the speaker's remarks

offense resentment umbrage pique dudgeon huff mean an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity. offense implies hurt displeasure. resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will.