Resent Meaning in English
word
/ɹiˈzɛnt/, /ɹɪˈzɛnt/
ri-ZENT
/ɹɪˈzɛnt/
ri-ZENT
Definition
To feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you think it is unfair.
Usage & Nuances
'Resent' is formal and usually used with actions or situations, not people directly. Common collocation: 'resent doing something' or 'resent someone for something.' Does NOT mean 'recent.'
Spanish: resentir (emocionalmente) - guardar rencorPortuguese (BR): ressentir - guardar rancorPortuguese (PT): ressentir - guardar rancorChinese (Simplified): 怨恨 - 不满Chinese (Traditional): 怨恨 - 不滿Hindi: नाराज़ होना - बुरा माननाArabic: يستاء - يحمل ضغينةBengali: ক্ষুব্ধ হওয়া - বিরক্ত হওয়াRussian: возмущаться - обижаться (на ситуацию)Japanese: 憤りを感じる - 恨みに思うVietnamese: bực bội - phẫn nộKorean: 분개하다 - 억울해하다Turkish: gücenmek - kırılmak - içerlemekUrdu: رنجیدہ ہونا - ناراض ہوناIndonesian: menyimpan dendam - merasa kesal
Example Sentences
She resents having to work extra hours.
basic
He resents being treated unfairly.
basic
Children sometimes resent strict rules at home.
basic
I didn’t mean to make you resent me.
natural
They often resent how little recognition they get.
natural
If you keep doing his work, he might start to resent you.
natural