Definition of UMBRAGE

umbrage

Meanings

Plural: umbrages

Noun

  • a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French ombrage (“umbrage”), from Old French ombrage, from Latin umbrāticus (“in the shade”), from umbra (“shadow, shade”).

Scrabble Score: 12

umbrage is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
umbrage is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
umbrage is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

umbrage is a valid Words With Friends word