resentment

[ri-zent-muhnt]

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of resentment¹

First recorded in 1610–20; from French ressentiment, Middle French resentiment, equivalent to resenti(r) to resent + -ment -ment

Example Sentences

In a world of tribal hatreds and ancient resentments, the Gospel unites people in bonds of love who might otherwise have every reason to treat each other with suspicion.

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Moments before a cosmic event leaves Carol and 12 others alone in retaining their free will, she expresses resentment for being trapped in a cycle of incredible success.

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It was an early example of Americans’ resentment of English tyranny, presaging the anger that would erupt into the Revolutionary War in the next century.

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Their tariff resentments may come back to haunt Washington someday.

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The games, the tedium, the comfort of nostalgia, the sting and fury of old resentments: It’s an experience of mirth and misery alike.

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Related Words

• acrimony 
• animosity 
• animus 
• annoyance 
• antagonism 
• bitterness 
• cynicism 
• displeasure 
• exasperation 
• fury 
• grudge 
• ill will 
• indignation 
• ire 
• irritation 
• malice 
• outrage 
• passion 
• rage 
• rancor