Umbrageous
Adjectiveउनमैनीय, शिकायतप्रिय
Definition
Resentfully offended or easily provoked; prone to taking offense or harboring grudges, often in a subtle or indirect manner.
Contextual Sentence: "The umbrageous critic’s repeated attacks on the reform bill, though seemingly justified, often stoked unnecessary backlash among policymakers."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'umbrella' (covering) but with a negative connotation—like someone who *shades* their resentment like an umbrella over a grudge.
Synonyms
provocative
peevish
petulant
Antonyms
forgiving
composed
even-tempered