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resentful
Meaning: upset because something seems unfair
resentful in a sentence
How resentful is used in real sentences:
Nina felt resentful when she had to clean a mess she did not make.
The players were resentful because only one team was allowed extra practice time.
“Nora felt resentful because Leo claimed the posts had always stood there.”
— from the passage The Line Between Them
Synonyms for resentful
Other words for resentful — bitter, indignant and aggrieved — carry the same meaning.
- bitter
- indignant
- aggrieved
Antonyms of resentful
Words that mean the opposite of resentful:
- forgiving
- content
Where it comes from
From French ressentir 'to feel strongly'
Memory hook
Unfair treatment can leave a bitter feeling that sticks around.