resentment

noun
UK: /rɪˈzent.mənt/
US: /rɪˈzent.mənt/

  1. A feeling of anger and bitterness caused by being treated unfairly.

    1. I felt resentment after my friend broke my car.
    2. There's growing resentment among staff at the way they've been treated.

  2. A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will towards someone or something, typically as a result of a perceived injustice or personal slight.

    1. He harbors resentment towards his brother for always being favored.
    2. The decision sparked resentment among the workers, who felt undervalued and ignored.

Synonyms

indignation displeasure ill will rancor grudge umbrage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resentment" in English means: A feeling of anger and bitterness caused by being treated unfairly., A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will towards someone or something, typically as a result of a perceived injustice or personal slight..

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

Synonyms for "resentment": indignation, displeasure, ill will, rancor, grudge, umbrage.

Example usage of "resentment": "I felt resentment after my friend broke my car.". More examples on the page.