English · Word Candidate

resentment

/ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/

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Also seen as: resentments

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Meaning · English

Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tức giận hoặc không hài lòng bắt nguồn từ niềm tin rằng một người hoặc nhóm của họ đã bị sai trái hoặc phản bội bởi người khác

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Noun

Examples

Amongst the most violent against him was Mrs. Bennet, whose dislike of his general behaviour, was sharpened into particular resentment, by his having slighted one of her daughters.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “resentment” mean?

Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.

Is “resentment” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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