take 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
Are there any other family members you need to be aware of who may take umbrage at your arrangement with your mom, such as a brother or a sister?
From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025
Other common expressions the public said they most take umbrage at include: "No disrespect, but", "like" as a filler word, "I wanted to reach out", and "I'm not gonna lie".
From BBC • May 18, 2023
Without a doubt its creators Bonnie and Terry Turner, joined this time by their daughter Lindsey, might take umbrage with that declaration of ownership.
From Salon • Jan. 19, 2023
In fact, Edward Tulane was so happy to be back among the living that he did not even take umbrage at being referred to as “it.”
From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo
