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resentful

[rɪˈzentfʊl]

resentful Definition

feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Using resentful: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "resentful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was resentful of her sister's success.

  • Example

    He felt resentful towards his boss for not giving him a promotion.

  • Example

    The team was resentful of the coach's decision to bench their star player.

resentful Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for resentful

Antonyms for resentful

Phrases with resentful

  • a silence that expresses anger or bitterness

    Example

    After the argument, there was a resentful silence between them.

  • a look that expresses anger or bitterness

    Example

    She gave him a resentful glare as he walked away.

  • a way of speaking that expresses anger or bitterness

    Example

    He spoke in a resentful tone when he talked about his ex-girlfriend.

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Summary: resentful in Brief

The term 'resentful' [rɪˈzentfʊl] describes a feeling of bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly. It can be used to describe a person's emotional state, such as 'She was resentful of her sister's success,' or a situation, such as 'The team was resentful of the coach's decision.' Synonyms include 'bitter' and 'indignant,' while antonyms include 'forgiving' and 'unresentful.'