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Definition of resentfully

resentfully

/rɪˈzɛntfəli/
re · sent · ful · ly
Adjective:resentful
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• adverb

1

In a manner marked by bitterness, displeasure, or indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

"He stared resentfully at the colleague who had taken credit for his research."

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resentence
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resentment
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'resentful' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'resent' derives from the 17th-century French 'ressentir', from Old French 'resentir' (from 're-', meaning 'intensively', and 'sentir', meaning 'to feel', ultimately from Latin 'sentire').

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