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Definition of resentment

resentment

/rɪˈzɛnt.mənt/
re · sent · ment
Adverb:resentfully
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Plural:resentments
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Adjective:resentful
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resentment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Bitter indignation or lingering anger caused by having been treated unfairly or insulted.

Example

"Years of unequal pay had fostered deep resentment among the junior staff."

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resentfully
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reservable
reservation
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French 'ressentiment' or Italian 'risentimento', derived from the Latin prefix 're-' (again) and 'sentire' (to feel).

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