Synonyms

resent

American

[ri-zent] / rɪˈzɛnt /

verb (used with object)

to feel or show displeasure or indignation at (a person, act, remark, etc.) from a sense of injury or insult.

resent British

/ rɪˈzɛnt /

verb

(tr) to feel bitter, indignant, or aggrieved at

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Other Word Forms

resentingly adverb
resentive adjective
unresented adjective
unresenting adjective

Etymology

Origin of resent

First recorded in 1595–1605; from French ressentir “to feel (an emotion),” from Old French res(s)entir, equivalent to re- re- + sentir “to feel,” from Latin sentīre; sense

Example Sentences

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The churn is especially pronounced in small firms, where favoritism is hard to hide and easy to resent.

From The Wall Street Journal

I was wearing my best armor: a black dress that accentuated my curves, a striped bolero to cover the arms I’ve resented for years and black platform sandals displaying ruby toes.

From Los Angeles Times

The naughty boys who played on bomb sites resented the legend of heroism but took pride in capturing the flag.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stay put rather than starting fresh somewhere where the people above you won’t have loyalty to you and those below you will resent you.

From The Wall Street Journal

He thought about Abby, guiltily remembering all the times he had resented having to wait for her.

From Literature

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