resentment

[ ri-zent-muhnt ]

noun

1. 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 Words From

• self-re·sentment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of resentment¹

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

Example Sentences

They still don’t understand how deep that wound goes, how raw the resentment is.

From Salon

And, she adds, with the contributions to society made by international students often overlooked, while their post-graduate employment options dry up, there’s growing resentment.

From BBC

He said Ms Brown's new partner was a "source of resentment" for him which led him to install secret recording equipment in the separate room where she was sleeping.

From BBC

Either way, Trump will have sown resentment throughout the GOP before he even gets inaugurated.

From Salon

And if you look at it that way, all the resentments and anger go away.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acrimony
• animosity
• animus
• annoyance
• antagonism
• bitterness
• cynicism
• displeasure
• exasperation
• fury
• grudge
• ill will
• indignation
• ire
• irritation
• malice
• outrage
• passion
• rage
• rancor