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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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 • Mar. 20, 2026

"Every trace of hatred, of resentment, of bitterness, of discontent."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Let go of the grief and resentment and longing that you had for your father, for now at least, and get the job done.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The Declaration of Independence was preceded by a decadeslong swell of resentment, incitement and violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

There wouldn’t be seeds of hope and resentment growing in the silence.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

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