resentful
English meaning: Resentful
Definition
Feeling bitter or angry because you believe you have been treated unfairly.
Example
“She grew resentful of her brother, who always received praise while her efforts went unnoticed.”
Another example: “She grew resentful of the long hours that left no time for her family.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral to slightly formal; describes bitter, simmering anger over perceived unfair treatment. Often followed by 'of' or 'at'. Carries a sense of lasting, brooding feeling rather than a flash of anger.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From French 'ressentir' (to feel strongly), from 're-' plus 'sentir' (to feel), plus the English suffix '-ful'.
Related Words
- xie
- resentment
- wen
- jealous
- dowager
- lai
- yan
- yang
- consort
- yuan
- peggy
- anger
Common Collocations
- deeply resentful
- resentful of
- grow resentful
- bitterly resentful
- resentful look
Word Forms
resentful (adj); resentfully (adv); resent (v); resentment (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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