resentful
adjective
re·sent·ful
ri-ˈzent-fəl 
1
: full of resentment : inclined to resent
felt resentful of her success
2
: caused or marked by resentment
resentful anger
resentfulness
noun
Examples of resentful in a Sentence
She is resentful about being demoted.
She gave me a resentful glare.
a resentful letter to the editor
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The advisory body's aggressive downsizing has already impacted tens of thousands of employees, sparking concerns that former government workers who are resentful or vulnerable after the mass layoffs could be exploited by foreign adversaries.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The prewar experience of Stalin’s ruthless collectivization left the predominantly rural population in the region of Smolensk deeply resentful of the communist regime, and many locals hoped life under Hitler would be an improvement.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Having been crowned the reluctant antler queen, Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) struggles to keep the peace as an increasingly resentful Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) and an increasingly fanatical Van (Liv Hewson) continue to question her judgment.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Spreading the budget evenly across all employees can lead to high performers feeling underappreciated, resentful and disengaged.
—Toni Handler, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The prewar experience of Stalin’s ruthless collectivization left the predominantly rural population in the region of Smolensk deeply resentful of the communist regime, and many locals hoped life under Hitler would be an improvement.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Having been crowned the reluctant antler queen, Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) struggles to keep the peace as an increasingly resentful Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) and an increasingly fanatical Van (Liv Hewson) continue to question her judgment.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Spreading the budget evenly across all employees can lead to high performers feeling underappreciated, resentful and disengaged.
—Toni Handler, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resentful
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“Resentful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resentful. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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resentful
adjective
re·sent·ful
ri-ˈzent-fəl
1
: full of resentment
felt resentful of her success
2
: caused or marked by resentment
a resentful reply to a letter
resentfulness
noun
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