resentment
noun
re·sent·ment
ri-ˈzent-mənt 
: a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
Examples of resentment in a Sentence
She bore bitter feelings of resentment toward her ex-husband.
He's filled with resentment at his boss.
He expressed his resentment of the new policies.
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In Ukraine, memories of Russia’s annexation are fresh and resentments run high, leaving the country’s president few choices on the latest American peace plan.
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Maria Varenikova Brendan Hoffman Luke Broadwater David E. Sanger, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Yet, rather than letting resentment dictate the narrative, there are ways to turn this difficult relationship into a source of professional growth.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Yet the two clearly have unresolved tension, as Ellie still holds resentment for Joel's actions last season and for lying to her face.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
An overdue apology can spark frustration, anger, resentment, and even a sense of grief.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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Maria Varenikova Brendan Hoffman Luke Broadwater David E. Sanger, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Yet, rather than letting resentment dictate the narrative, there are ways to turn this difficult relationship into a source of professional growth.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Yet the two clearly have unresolved tension, as Ellie still holds resentment for Joel's actions last season and for lying to her face.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
An overdue apology can spark frustration, anger, resentment, and even a sense of grief.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resentment
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“Resentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resentment. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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resentment
noun
re·sent·ment
ri-ˈzent-mənt
: a feeling of angry displeasure at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
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