resentful

re·sent·ful

adj \-fəl\

Definition of RESENTFUL

1

: full of resentment : inclined to resent <felt resentful of her success>

2

: caused or marked by resentment <resentful anger>

— re·sent·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— re·sent·ful·ness noun

Examples of RESENTFUL

1. She is resentful about being demoted.
2. She gave me a resentful glare.
3. a resentful letter to the editor

First Known Use of RESENTFUL

1656

Related to RESENTFUL

Synonyms: acrid, acrimonious, embittered, hard, rancorous, bitter, sore

Antonyms: unbitter

Related Words: disaffected, discontented, disgruntled, malcontent; contemptuous, cynical, disdainful, misanthropic, scornful; angry, cruel, harsh, irritated, mad, rough, savage, vehement, vicious, virulent, vitriolic; acid, caustic, cutting, mordant, sarcastic, trenchant; knock-down, drag-out (or knock-down-and-drag-out)

Near Antonyms: caring, forgiving, gentle, kind, kindhearted, loving, sweet, sympathetic, tender, warm, warmhearted

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Rhymes with RESENTFUL

eventful