Resentments Meaning in English
word · lemma: resentment
ɹɪˈzɛnmənts/, /ɹɪˈzɛntmənts
ri-ZENT-muhnts
ɹɪsˈɛntmənts
ri-SENT-muhnts
Definition
Resentments are feelings of anger or bitterness you hold inside because of something you feel was unfair or hurtful to you.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural: 'resentments'. Formal or counseling/therapy context. Common collocations: 'hold onto resentments', 'let go of resentments'. Refers to lasting negative feelings, not just brief anger.
Spanish: resentimientosPortuguese (BR): ressentimentosPortuguese (PT): ressentimentosChinese (Simplified): 怨恨Chinese (Traditional): 怨恨Hindi: कुपित भावनाएँArabic: ضغائنBengali: অসন্তুষ্টি - জমে থাকা রাগRussian: обиды - чувство обидыJapanese: わだかまり - 恨みVietnamese: oán hận - bất mãnKorean: 원한 - 앙금Turkish: kırgınlıklar - gücenikliklerUrdu: کدورتیں - رنجشیںIndonesian: dendam - sakit hati yang terpendam
Example Sentences
She still has resentments about the argument with her friend.
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It is hard to let go of old resentments.
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Talking about your resentments can help you heal.
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He let his resentments build up until he couldn't talk to his family anymore.
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Therapy helped her finally face her resentments from childhood.
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People sometimes hold on to resentments without even realizing it.
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