took exception
Found it offensive
Took exception means objected or took offense.
Someone who takes exception to a remark finds it objectionable or personally insulting: She took exception to his comment about her qualifications.
The phrase implies active disagreement rather than passive discomfort—you don't just dislike something, you register your displeasure.
Offense taken at insult
- affrontDeliberate public insult
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- piqueWounded pride, resentment
- dudgeonDeep sullen resentment
insulted · affronted · aggrieved · outraged · incensed · nettled · provoked · wounded
Public expression of disapproval
- complaintExpression of discontent
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
- demurVoice formal disagreement
- remonstranceFormal expression of protest
dissent · opposition · challenge · dispute · disagreement · rejection · repudiation · misgiving
Mild anger or disapproval
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- disfavorLack of approval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
reproach · rebuke · condemnation · criticism · reproof · disapprobation · frown · objection
Formal response disputing claims
- refutationDisproving a statement
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
- rejoinderReply to a reply
- retortQuick, cutting reply
reply · defense · justification · clarification · contradiction · denial · challenge · contestation
umbrage
Offense taken at insult
- affrontDeliberate public insult
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- piqueWounded pride, resentment
dudgeon · insulted · affronted · aggrieved · outraged · incensed · nettled · provoked · wounded · slighted
protest
Public expression of disapproval
remonstrance · dissent · opposition · challenge · dispute · disagreement · rejection · repudiation · misgiving · reservation
displeasure
Mild anger or disapproval
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- disfavorLack of approval
censure · reproach · rebuke · condemnation · criticism · reproof · disapprobation · frown · objection · denunciation
rebuttal
Formal response disputing claims
- refutationDisproving a statement
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
- rejoinderReply to a reply
retort · reply · defense · justification · clarification · contradiction · denial · challenge · contestation · pushback
took exceptionlet it go
Cease fixating on something
shrugged off · brushed off · overlooked · paid no mind · ignored
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