resent

verb
UK: /rɪˈzent/
US: /rɪˈzent/

  1. To feel bitterness or anger about something.

    1. I resent his success because he didn't work hard.
    2. She resents having to do all the housework while he relaxes.

  2. To dislike someone or something because you feel they have treated you unfairly.

    1. Do you resent me for telling the truth about your actions?
    2. He resents being treated like a child even though he is an adult now.

Synonyms

dislike begrudge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resent" in English means: To feel bitterness or anger about something., To dislike someone or something because you feel they have treated you unfairly..

The phonetic transcription of "resent" is /rɪˈzent/ in British English and /rɪˈzent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resent": dislike, begrudge.

Example usage of "resent": "I resent his success because he didn't work hard.". More examples on the page.