umbrage
Example Sentences
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I expected Williams to take umbrage with the idea that he was a font of misinformation, but surprisingly, he wasn’t exactly bothered by that charge.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
“Sylvia covers her apples with brown sugar,” Helen says, taking deep umbrage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
Fiona - until recently, the "secret traitor" - took umbrage at Rachel's tactics and confronted her in front of the others, accusing her of lying and of being a traitor.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
I asked Cassidy’s office if the senator took umbrage at the insult but got no reply.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
Christine also took umbrage at the Soviets’ excursion into the heavens.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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