Simple meaning
What does Resentment mean?
lasting angry feelings after being hurt.
Dictionary definition
A lasting feeling of anger after unfair treatment or hurt.
Example sentences
Resentment in a sentence
easy
The character showed resentment in the story.
medium
In class, we talked about resentment during a group discussion.
hard
Writers use words like resentment to explain feelings and behavior more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Resentment
bitternessClose meaning in common use.
grudgeSimilar meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
forgivenessA helpful contrast word.
peaceAnother useful opposite in context.
Word family
Resentment word family
Base word
resentment
adjective
resentful
Feeling resentment.
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Practice 1
What does resentment mean?
RESENTMENT means lasting angry feelings after being hurt.
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