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as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
he is still resentful about being passed over for a promotion
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as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
resentful of her cousin's wealth
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Recent Examples of resentful
The reek began to overwhelm the culinary artistry of the chefs, who shot resentful glances at the weighing station.
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Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Lawns reappear, mostly dead and vaguely resentful, and the neighborhood reawakens to the silent, slow-motion turf war of competitive mowing.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
The atmosphere marked a significant turning point from previous meetings over the last 18 months, which could be resentful and tense due to the drastic measures being announced.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Rossi’s lawyers apparently tried to paint the victim as being resentful and seeking revenge for being put in this financial position.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Lawns reappear, mostly dead and vaguely resentful, and the neighborhood reawakens to the silent, slow-motion turf war of competitive mowing.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
The atmosphere marked a significant turning point from previous meetings over the last 18 months, which could be resentful and tense due to the drastic measures being announced.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Rossi’s lawyers apparently tried to paint the victim as being resentful and seeking revenge for being put in this financial position.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resentful
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But Newsom seems to have found his footing nationally by catering to angry anti-Trump Democrats, his conciliatory remarks in the aftermath of Kirk’s shooting notwithstanding.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, long wait times, high prices and confusing models have left people angry with the car sales industry.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Charlie, a charming student, agrees to help if Avery pretends to be her girlfriend to make an ex jealous.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Kidman adds just the right amount of menace as a villainous taxidermist, but the heart of the movie lies in its celebration of kindness, decency and family—values that feel refreshingly radical in our cynical times.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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And there is often an expectation of escapism in romance that precludes dealing realistically with money — or, for big media blockbusters, a cynical assumption that audiences won't enjoy a romcom which also takes the logistics of life seriously.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 2022 bare-knuckle holiday sensation Violent Night followed an embittered Santa, armed with lethal combat skills, who takes out a team of ruthless mercenaries to rescue a girl and her family.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The federal rollback has disproportionately impacted states like Virginia and Maryland, which are so close to Washington, and have become a sore point for Republicans as voters react negatively to the hiring reductions.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Creative differences led to a bitter falling out between Davies and Hodgson, who left the band in 1983.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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But to have the season’s only returning houseguest exit on a twist like this, and not even from gameplay, social standing or an eviction vote leaves a bitter taste in my mouth, to say the least.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the film could have used more of the rancorous triangle formed by Enrichetta, her mother and Duse’s monastically devoted and territorial Austrian assistant, Desiree (Fanni Wrochna).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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McNamara and Roach have done away with that framing device, replacing DeVito’s divorce attorney with a rancorous couples therapy session.—
Katie Walsh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Resentful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resentful. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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