resent

verb

re·​sent ri-ˈzent 

resented; resenting; resents

transitive verb

: to feel or express annoyance or ill will at

resented the implication

Synonyms

• begrudge
• envy

Examples of resent in a Sentence

She resented being told what to do.

He resented his boss for making him work late.

Recent Examples on the Web

Viv takes part in a counseling group but resents having to share her story about her husband’s illness when pressed to do so by another member, Janet (Omi, making a lasting impression in a small role). —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025

Communicate healthy expectations Demanding that your child earn certain grades and reach certain notable achievements can backfire: Your kid may grow to resent you, or become too much of a mentally unhealthy perfectionist, said Stixrud. —Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025

Bethany is a big, flashing signal of gentrification; Uche’s other tenants have every reason to resent her. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Apr. 2025

So while other Florida voters are entitled to resent Trump’s meddling, DeSantis doesn’t have a leg to stand on in complaining about it. —Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French resentir to be emotionally sensible of, from Old French, from re- + sentir to feel, from Latin sentire — more at sense

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resent

• accent
• advent
• ascent
• assent
• augment
• cement
• consent
• dement
• descent
• detent
• dissent
• event

Kids Definition

resent

verb

re·​sent ri-ˈzent 

: to feel or state annoyance or anger at