Definition Synonyms
Definition of resentment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
negative emotionpersistent angry feeling from being wronged by someone
- He felt resentment after being unfairly blamed.
- Longstanding resentment toward management undermined staff morale.
- She couldn't hide her resentment when her idea was dismissed.
Expressions with resentment
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hidden anger builds until it suddenly bursts into words or actions
After months of unfair treatment, resentment boils over during the meeting.
gradually increase feelings of anger or bitterness over time
Resentment builds up when problems are not addressed.
to hold onto negative feelings
He nursed a resentment towards his brother after the argument.
to keep feelings of anger or dislike
She harbored resentment towards her colleague for the unfair treatment.
Origin of resentment
Latin, re- (again) + sentire (to feel)
Terms with resentment included in their meaning
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emotion
resentment or bitterness after a disagreement
romantic rivalry
resentment against a rival in a romantic relationship
emotion
maintain resentment towards someone for a past offense
resentment
hold onto resentment towards someone for past offenses
emotion
feeling of deep anger and resentment
emotion
lasting resentment from a past insult or injury
emotion
resentment or bitterness towards someone
emotion
hold a grudge or resentment towards someone
resentment
hold resentment towards someone for a past wrong
resentment
stay angry at someone for a long time
resentment
negative emotion towards someone
reconciliation
no lingering anger or resentment after a disagreement
emotions between people
absence of anger or resentment after a conflict
emotion
arouse anger or resentment
emotion
provoking anger or resentment
resentment
resentful feelings against people of a higher social class
emotion
keep feelings of resentment towards someone
emotion
in a manner showing envy or resentment
emotion
take revenge to satisfy resentment
reconciliation
resolve a conflict or resentment with someone
emotion
cause persistent irritation or resentment
behavior
showing silent displeasure or resentment
unfair treatment
feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated
emotional
in a manner full of anger or resentment
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- French:rancune, ...
- German:Groll, ...
- Italian:rancore, ...
- Spanish:resentimiento, ...
- Portuguese:ressentimento, ...
- Chinese:怨恨, ...
- Japanese:恨み, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِيَاء, ...
- Hebrew:טִינָה, ...
- Russian:обида, ...
- Ukrainian:образа, ...
- Hindi:रोष, ...
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