rankling — causing persistent feelings of resentment, irritation, or bitterness
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing persistent feelings of resentment, irritation, or bitterness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræŋklɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 지속적인 분노, 짜증, 원한을 불러일으키는
Korean pronunciation: 랭-클링 (강세: 랭)
Example Sentences
- The rankling memory of being passed over for promotion made him consider quitting.
- Her mother's rankling comment about her hair choice is still bothering her at the wedding.
- The rankling sense that he had been cheated out of the prize never left him.
rankling
ADJECTIVE//ˈræŋklɪŋ//
causing persistent feelings of resentment, irritation, or bitterness
Persistent resentment eating away inside
Rankling grudges keep them tangling, turning justice into wrangling
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'rancler'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '상처가 곪다, 염증이 생기다'는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 물리적 상처에서 정신적 상처로 의미가 확장되어 '마음속에서 계속 아프다, 원한을 품다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The rankling memory of being passed over for promotion made him consider quitting.”
“Her mother's rankling comment about her hair choice is still bothering her at the wedding.”
“The rankling sense that he had been cheated out of the prize never left him.”
“Despite winning the game, his teammate's rankling criticism about his playing style ruined the victory.”
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