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resentment

[rɪˈzentmənt]

resentment Definition

bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Using resentment: Examples

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

  • Example

    He couldn't hide his resentment at being passed over for promotion.

  • Example

    She felt a deep sense of resentment towards her ex-husband.

  • Example

    The resentment between the two groups had been brewing for years.

  • Example

    I don't want any resentment between us.

resentment Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with resentment

  • to feel anger or bitterness towards someone or something, often without expressing it openly

    Example

    She has been harbouring resentment towards her boss for months.

  • to hold onto feelings of anger or bitterness towards someone or something, often for a long time

    Example

    He nursed a resentment against his former business partner for years.

  • deep-seated resentment

    a strong and long-lasting feeling of anger or bitterness that is difficult to overcome

    Example

    The conflict was fueled by deep-seated resentment on both sides.

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Summary: resentment in Brief

'Resentment' [rɪˈzentmənt] refers to bitter indignation resulting from perceived unfair treatment. It can manifest in various forms, such as 'The resentment between the two groups had been brewing for years.' and 'She felt a deep sense of resentment towards her ex-husband.' Phrases like 'harbour resentment' and 'nurse a resentment' describe holding onto these feelings, while 'deep-seated resentment' denotes a particularly strong and long-lasting emotion.