1The politician took umbrage at the journalist's question, interpreting it as a personal attack.
2Is it reasonable to take umbrage at a criticism that is, after all, constructive and well-intentioned?
3The novelist's use of irony was so subtle that it was easy to take umbrage at her portrayal of the protagonist's flaws.
4Avoid taking umbrage at every little thing; it's essential to develop a thick skin in this line of work.
5There is a fine line between justified outrage and taking umbrage; the former can be a powerful catalyst for change, while the latter often leads to petty squabbles.