resentful

adjective
UK: /rɪˈzent.fəl/
US: /rɪˈzent.fəl/

  1. Feeling or expressing bitterness and indignation at having been treated unfairly.

    1. She felt resentful after the argument.
    2. He became resentful of their success and began to avoid them.

  2. Having or showing a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair.

    1. I was resentful about doing all the work.
    2. The employees were resentful of the new management's policies.

Synonyms

bitter aggrieved indignant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resentful" in English means: Feeling or expressing bitterness and indignation at having been treated unfairly., Having or showing a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair..

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

Synonyms for "resentful": bitter, aggrieved, indignant.

Example usage of "resentful": "She felt resentful after the argument.". More examples on the page.