heartburning

American  

[hahrt-bur-ning] / ˈhɑrtˌbɜr nɪŋ /

noun

1. rankling discontent, especially from envy or jealousy; grudge.

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Etymology

Origin of heartburning

First recorded in 1505–15; heart + burning

Example Sentences

But “Dumb and Dumber,” which presented itself as an invigorating blast of odorous fun, earned its laughs partly because it didn’t soften its no-frills absurdity and heartburning guff about life being a box of chocolates.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2014

After much private heartburning, the WACs finally junked it in favor of a jauntier, less severe overseas cap.

From Time Magazine Archive

But there was considerable heartburning, and the Moderates were suspected of contemplating some retrograde move at the following annual session.

From Indian Unrest by Chirol, Valentine, Sir

These famous enactments were destined to produce more discord and heartburning than all the other clauses of the Constitutional Act combined.

From The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion by Dent, John Charles

It was a matter of common fame that his entertainments were the cause of more envy and heartburning in the fashionable sisterhood than any other events of the season.

From The Master of Silence A Romance by Bacheller, Irving