Umbrage (noun)

1. Offense or resentment at a slight or insult.
2. A feeling of pique or annoyance.

Origin:

From old french ombrege, from ombre, meaning "shade" or "shadow".

Examples:

1. He took umbrage at the suggestion that he was not competent.
2. She took umbrage at his remark and refused to continue the conversation.
3. He gave her a look of umbrage when she said she didn't want to go out with him.
4. The company's CEO took umbrage at the negative publicity and decided to take legal action.
5. I took umbrage at the way he talked to me and left the meeting.