resent

1 of 2

verb

re·​sent ri-ˈzent 

resented; resenting; resents

transitive verb

: to feel or express annoyance or ill will at

resented the implication

resent

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of resend

Synonyms of resent

Verb

• envy
• begrudge
• want

Examples of resent in a Sentence

Verb

She resented being told what to do.

He resented his boss for making him work late.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

During the pandemic, mRNA became almost synonymous with COVID-19 vaccines — and thus entangled with the mandates and restrictions that many Americans resented. — Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Amusingly, Miley seems to resent her sister for wearing a Blondie T-shirt without actually listening to Blondie music. — Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

According to The Trial of Lizzie Borden, Lizzie and Emma grew to resent their stepmother after their father helped purchase a home for Abby’s half-sister. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

As a couple of men who resent their Slough House assignment but are driving to it, feeling a reluctant esprit de corps anyway, River and Lamb are now on the same page. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle French resentir to be emotionally sensible of, from Old French, from re- + sentir to feel, from Latin sentire — more at sense

First Known Use

Verb

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resent

• accent
• advent
• ascent
• assent
• augment
• cement
• consent
• dement
• descent
• detent
• dissent
• event

Kids Definition

resent

verb

re·​sent ri-ˈzent 

: to feel or state annoyance or anger at