Take exception Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛpʃən
TAYK ik-SEP-shuhn
tˈeɪk/ /ɛksˈɛpʃən
TAYK ek-SEP-shuhn
Definition
To be offended by or strongly disagree with something someone says or does.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal phrase; often used in written or polite conversation. Commonly appears as 'take exception to (something)', meaning to object or feel offended by it. Do not confuse with simply 'except' or 'exception'.
Spanish: ofenderse - sentirse ofendidoPortuguese (BR): ficar ofendido - sentir-se ofendidoPortuguese (PT): ficar ofendido - sentir-se ofendidoChinese (Simplified): 感到反感 - 表示异议Chinese (Traditional): 感到反感 - 表示異議Hindi: आपत्ति लेनाArabic: يأخذ على محمل الاعتراض - يعترضBengali: আপত্তি করা - রাগ করাRussian: возражать - обижатьсяJapanese: 異議を唱える - 不快に思うVietnamese: phản đối - cảm thấy bị xúc phạmKorean: 예외를 두다(이의 제기를 하다) - 기분 나빠하다Turkish: itiraz etmek - alınmakUrdu: اعتراض کرنا - برا مانناIndonesian: phản đối - cảm thấy bị xúc phạm
Example Sentences
She takes exception to rude comments.
basic
Did you take exception to what he said?
basic
They took exception to the decision.
basic
I don't mean to take exception, but I think you're wrong here.
natural
Some neighbors take exception to loud music at night.
natural
You shouldn't take exception to every little joke.
natural