Synonyms

resentment

American

[ri-zent-muhnt] / rɪˈzɛnt mənt /

noun

the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.

Synonyms:

jealousy, envy, irritation, pic, dudgeon

Other Word Forms

self-resentment noun

Etymology

Origin of resentment

First recorded in 1610–20; from French ressentiment, Middle French resentiment, equivalent to resenti(r) to resent + -ment -ment

Example Sentences

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When governments allow themselves to be drawn into war by intolerance or the arrogance of power, they plant the seeds of resentment that yield more hatred and violence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Residents told BBC Eye that strikes hitting residential areas risk deepening resentment, even among those who had previously been critical of the Iranian regime.

From BBC

His focus strayed from rebuilding the moral and social foundations of struggling communities toward mobilizing their resentments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Blankfein contends that Goldman didn’t need government funds but was forced by the Treasury to accept them in October 2008, fueling public resentment of the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

We know how this game ends: in bitterness and resentment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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