resented
word · lemma: resent
Definition
Felt angry or bitter at someone or something, usually because you think they treated you unfairly.
Usage & Nuances
'Resented' is formal and often expresses deep, long-lasting negative feelings. Commonly used with a person or action: 'resented his words', 'resented being ignored'. Not the same as simple anger; it has a sense of personal injustice.
Spanish: resentir - guardar rencorPortuguese (BR): ressentir - guardar mágoaPortuguese (PT): ressentir - guardar rancorChinese (Simplified): 怨恨 - 不满Chinese (Traditional): 怨恨 - 不滿Hindi: नाराज़ होना - रंज करनाArabic: استاء - شعر بالضغينةBengali: অসন্তুষ্ট ছিলেন - নাখোশ ছিলেনRussian: обижался - возмущалсяJapanese: 恨みに思った - 嫌悪感を持ったVietnamese: oán giận - bực tứcKorean: 억울해했다 - 분개했다Turkish: gücenmişti - alınmıştıUrdu: دل میں برا منانا - رنجیدہ ہوناIndonesian: merasa kesal - merasa dendam
Example Sentences
She resented his criticism.
basic
He resented being left out of the group.
basic
They resented the extra work given to them.
basic
I always resented how he never listened to my ideas.
natural
She secretly resented her friend’s success for years.
natural
He resented having to apologize when he felt he did nothing wrong.
natural