💢resentment

noun
/rɪˈzɛntmənt/

Meaning

a feeling of bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly
bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly; anger and displeasure resulting from some injury, mistreatment, or slight
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example Sentences

There was deep resentment among the workers after the pay cuts.

He harbored deep resentment against his former boss.

Resentment grew among the students.

Example Expressions

bear resentment

Synonyms

bitterness, animosity, rancor, displeasure, anger, indignation, grudge, Anger, Bitterness
Entry 1
bitterness, animosity, rancor, displeasure
Entry 2
bitterness, anger, indignation, grudge
Entry 3
Anger, Bitterness

Antonyms

contentment, satisfaction, acceptance, forgiveness, Satisfaction, Contentment
Entry 1
contentment, satisfaction, acceptance
Entry 2
forgiveness, acceptance, contentment, satisfaction
Entry 3
Satisfaction, Contentment

Collocations

deep resentment, growing resentment, harbor resentment, resentment towards
Entry 1
deep resentment, growing resentment, harbor resentment, resentment towards
Entry 2
deep resentment, harbor resentment, growing resentment, resentment towards

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