Definition of resent
transitive verb
:to feel or express annoyance or ill will at
- resented the implication
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Examples of resent in a Sentence
She resented being told what to do.
He resented his boss for making him work late.
Recent Examples of resent from the Web
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While respected around the world, it has long been resented by its commercial rivals, who argue the license fee gives it an unfair advantage and distorts the market.
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There’s Pat (Edie Falco), the high-powered mother who models herself on then–First Lady Hillary Clinton, who relishes taking charge at her job in city government but resents always having to play the same role at home.
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But envious in that peculiarly hateful sort of way in which a man might resent his ex-wife’s newfound riches.
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Because non-smoking employees understandably resent others having free time to indulge a bad habit, many companies have eliminated this special privilege.
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Because non-smoking employees understandably resent others having free time to indulge a bad habit, many companies have eliminated this special privilege.
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Because non-smoking employees understandably resent others having free time to indulge a bad habit, many companies have eliminated this special privilege.
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Trump, whose approval ratings are historically low, envies Obama’s enduring popularity and clearly resents him for it.
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The UAE has resented the support Qatar has given to the Muslim Brotherhood, members of which have plotted against the ruling family in Abu Dhabi, the leading emirate of the confederation.
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Origin and Etymology of resent
Middle French resentir to be emotionally sensible of, from Old French, from re- + sentir to feel, from Latin sentire — more at sense
RESENT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of resent for English Language Learners
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: to be angry or upset about (someone or something that you think is unfair)
RESENT Defined for Kids
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Definition of resent for Students
resented;
resenting
:to feel annoyance or anger at
- He resents his sister's laziness.
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