noun
dudgeon
DUJ-un/ˈdʌdʒən/
A state of anger at feeling offended.
She withdraws in high dudgeon as someone mocks her new hat.
Etymology
Dudgeon is recorded as duggin with the meaning “offense, resentment, sullen anger.” Its origin is unknown, so no secure root image explains this emotional sense.
In context
Achilles is still in dudgeon at his ship; we shall get on very well without him if we keep each other in heart
More examples
- He leaves in high dudgeon after his suggestion is ridiculed.
- My sister takes offense and hangs up in dudgeon.
- The critic's joke sends the chef into high dudgeon.
Forms
dudgeon
Similar words
- indignation
- Anger at something judged unfair, wrong, or insulting.
- resentment
- Lingering bitterness over an insult or perceived unfair treatment.
- pique
- Brief irritation caused by wounded pride or a slight.