resentment

noun

re·sent·ment ri-ˈzent-mənt

Synonyms of resentment next

: a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury

Choose the Right Synonym for resentment

offense, resentment, umbrage, pique, dudgeon, huff mean an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity.

offense implies hurt displeasure.

takes deep offense at racial slurs

resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will.

harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother

umbrage may suggest hurt pride, resentment, or suspicion of another's motives.

took umbrage at the offer of advice

pique applies to a transient feeling of wounded vanity.

in a pique I foolishly declined the invitation

dudgeon suggests an angry fit of indignation.

stormed out of the meeting in high dudgeon

huff implies a peevish short-lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause.

in a huff he slammed the door

Examples of resentment in a Sentence

She bore bitter feelings of resentment toward her ex-husband. He's filled with resentment at his boss. He expressed his resentment of the new policies.

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Instead of working together to face external pressures, partners can become stuck in a cycle of finger-pointing, avoidance or resentment. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 But the underlying problem is race and using race to stir up anger and resentment. —

Errol Morris, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024 But Hofer doesn't betray the slightest bit of resentment about his departure. —

Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024 That boundary provided clarity, ensuring that both friends knew Kaya wasn’t living there as a form of charity from Elsbeth, which could have allowed small resentments to fester into a larger conflict. —

Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for resentment