resent

verb

re·​sent ri-ˈzent 

resented; resenting; resents

transitive verb

: to feel or express annoyance or ill will at

resented the implication

Synonyms of resent

• envy
• begrudge
• want

Examples of resent in a Sentence

She resented being told what to do.

He resented his boss for making him work late.

Recent Examples on the Web

Both distrust markets, both want to micromanage industry, both are protectionist, both romanticize manufacturing work and resent the disruptions that come from open global competition. —Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025

Rumors indicate that Camilla is not really happy about how favorably Kate is perceived and resents the fact that her daughter-in-law gets so much of the attention and positive press. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2025

And Bush resented the suggestion by some that Dick Cheney was really in charge. —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025

Nile is clearly appealing to the part of Nina that resented Madison, but his point about bloodlust would have resonated much more meaningfully with Aggie, who more than once found herself on the verge of being actually violent. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

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