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The present tense form of 'resent' is resent. Example: He resents being treated unfairly. (He resents being treated unfairly.)
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:
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
| Present Simple | resent |
| Present Continuous | resenting |
| Present Perfect | resented |
Example
She resents his behavior.
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They resent the changes in the company.
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I am resenting the lack of support.
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They are resenting the decision.
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She has resented his actions for a long time.
Example
They have resented the inequality in society.
resent Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | resent |
| Singular Second Person (You) | resent |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | resents |
| Plural (We/You/They) | resent |
Example
I resent his behavior.
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You resent his actions.
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He resents her success.
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She resents the criticism.
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It resents any change.
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We resent their interference.
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You resent their attitude.
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They resent the decision.
