resentment

Noun

Meaning

The act of resenting.

The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon something; a state of consciousness; conviction; feeling; impression.

In a good sense, satisfaction; gratitude.

In a bad sense, strong displeasure; anger; hostility provoked by a wrong or injury experienced.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gall fury anger rage wrath irritation bitterness displeasure indignation ire grudge rancor vexation rancour huff

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Antonyms

jones will type list turn love

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Hypernyms

hostility enmity ill-will

Hyponyms

score envy grudge grievance sulkiness enviousness

Phrases with the word

deep resentment feel no resentment towards with resentment no resentment there's no resentment i hold no resentment

Examples

Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies. Nelson Mandela

Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. Carrie Fisher

Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration and resentment. Dale Carnegie

The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment. Elbert Hubbard

Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation. Roberto Assagioli

In a crush, yet without resentment. Russian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

resentiment resentingly resentive reseparate reseparation resequence