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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Environmental problems such as worsening water shortages are adding to the pressure, as is growing resentment among the country’s women against strict religious dress codes.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the older, rural, more conservative parts of the population, the replacement of the Bulgarian lev by the euro provokes fear and resentment.

From BBC

Xi also demanded commitment to his vision of strengthening China through state-led development, signaling no compromise on his policies despite simmering resentment over his economic management.

From The Wall Street Journal

Few displaced workers received help making the transition to new jobs, and many suffered a decline in their standard of living, laying the foundation for an era of populist resentment.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it may help to put your resentment and frustration in a broader context.

From MarketWatch

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