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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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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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Trump, whose approval ratings are historically low, envies Obama’s enduring popularity and clearly resents him for it.
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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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The dad class helped Harper deal with resenting his father for abandoning him and ignoring his messages over the years.
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Those splitting from Renzi’s fold including top leaders who resent what critics say is an arrogant and self-centered management style.
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Garbine Muguruza is becoming known as the potentially great player who resents the pressure and expectation that attend potential greatness.
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Making other accommodations for my husband kept him from resenting me too much.
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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
resent
playDefinition 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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playDefinition of resent for Students
resented
;resenting
: to feel annoyance or anger at He resents his sister's laziness.
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