resentful
word
Definition
Feeling angry or bitter because you think you have been treated unfairly or someone else has something you want.
Usage & Nuances
'Resentful' is formal or neutral. It often describes a sustained feeling, not a quick reaction. Common phrases: 'feel resentful about', 'be resentful of'. It implies holding onto negative emotions over time.
Spanish: resentido - rencorosoPortuguese (BR): ressentidoPortuguese (PT): ressentidoChinese (Simplified): 愤恨的 - 怨恨的Chinese (Traditional): 憤恨的 - 怨恨的Hindi: नाराज़ - कुढ़ा हुआArabic: ساخط - حاقد
Example Sentences
He felt resentful after they ignored his ideas.
basic
She grew resentful of her younger sister’s success.
basic
Why are you so resentful towards your classmates?
basic
She’s still resentful about being passed over for the promotion.
natural
Don’t get resentful just because things didn’t go your way.
natural
Over time, he became more and more resentful of their criticism.
natural