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Definition of resent

resent

/rɪˈzɛnt/
re · sent
Adverb:resentfully
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Adjective:resentful
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Past Simple:resented
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Past Participle:resented
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Present Participle:resenting
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• verb

1

To feel bitterness, indignation, or ill will toward someone or something perceived as unfair, insulting, or injurious.

Example

"She deeply resented the implication that her promotion was due to anything other than merit."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When taking a verb complement, 'resent' is followed by a gerund rather than an infinitive (e.g., 'She resented being excluded', not 'She resented to be excluded'). It is also a homograph of the past participle of 're-send' (pronounced /ˌriːˈsɛnt/), meaning sent again.

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• Nearby Words

resemblance
resemble
resend
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resentence
resentful
resentfully

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French ressentir ('to feel strongly'), from Old French resentir, formed from the intensive prefix re- and sentir ('to feel'), from Latin sentire.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resent
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