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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Additionally, annexation risks forcing unincorporated communities into the city against their will, creating resentment and jeopardizing the trust and unity of our region. —

Dominick Vargas, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025 According to an article from Newsweek, misunderstandings and poor communication often lead to resentment, which can erode trust over time. —

Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 In some cases, earlier immigrants have also expressed resentment at government support of recent asylum-seekers entering the country. —

Jane Hong / Made By History, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025 All of the tension and resentment is on the surface, and what’s their proves to be disappointingly shallow. —

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