resentful — feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzentfəl/
Korean meaning: 부당한 대우를 받아 분개하는, 원망하는
Korean pronunciation: 리**젠**트풀
Example Sentences
- My cat gives me a resentful look every time I come back from vacation without bringing him tuna.
- He was resentful of his colleague's success and couldn't hide his jealousy.
- The employees grew increasingly resentful as their boss took credit for all their hard work.
resentful
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈzentfəl//
feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly
a hardworking employee sits with crossed arms and a scowling expression while glaring at their boss. Their face shows clear bitterness and anger as they watch the meeting unfold. The manager is handing a promotion certificate to a less qualified coworker who started recently. The promoted employee smiles smugly while the overlooked worker's jaw clenches with indignation. Other colleagues look uncomfortable witnessing this unfair decision. feeling bitterness and indignation at having been treated unfairly
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Origin
From Latin 'resentire' meaning 'to feel again' or 'to feel deeply.' The word originally described the act of repeatedly experiencing or dwelling on emotions, particularly negative ones.
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“My cat gives me a resentful look every time I come back from vacation without bringing him tuna.”
“He was resentful of his colleague's success and couldn't hide his jealousy.”
“The employees grew increasingly resentful as their boss took credit for all their hard work.”
“She tried not to feel resentful when her little brother got a bigger piece of cake.”
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