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The past tense form of 'resent' is resented. Example: She resented his condescending attitude. (She resented his condescending attitude.)
Definition of “resent”
- to feel or show displeasure or indignation at (a person, act, remark, etc.) from a sense of injury or insult
- to be annoyed or angered by (something)
- to exhibit or manifest resentment
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | resented |
| Past Continuous | resenting |
| Past Perfect | resented |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
She resented his constant criticism.
Example
They resented the new rules.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
At that time, he was resenting the lack of recognition.
Example
She was resenting the unfair treatment.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the time they left, they had resented the constant interruptions.
Example
He had resented her success for a long time.
Is resented an irregular verb in the past?
No, "resented" is not an irregular past tense verb.
