takes umbrage
Takes it personally
Takes umbrage means to feel offended or resentful, often at something others might consider minor: She takes umbrage at any suggestion that her work isn't perfect.
The phrase implies a somewhat touchy or easily wounded sensibility.
Someone who takes umbrage bristles at a perceived slight, whether or not offense was intended.
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- piqueWounded pride, resentment
- offenseViolation or umbrage
- huffyEasily offended, sulky
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
hurt feelings · grievance · irritation · outrage · affront · annoyance · insult · ruffled feathers · vexation · bristle · slight · displeasure · disrespect · bruised ego · estrangement · alienation · connotation · phraseology