resentful
adjective
re·sent·ful
ri-ˈzent-fəl 
1
: full of resentment : inclined to resent
felt resentful of her success
2
: caused or marked by resentment
resentful anger
resentfulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of resentful in a Sentence
She is resentful about being demoted.
She gave me a resentful glare.
a resentful letter to the editor
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If this has been a longtime pattern, the other person might be growing resentful.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2024
The sweeping oak staircase is the cherry on top for anyone used to (and resentful of) typical cramped, centuries-old brownstone staircases.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2024
Devin preoccupied Jenn on a group date, and the group was incredibly resentful.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2024
Miss Manners has been told that this has led to resentful feelings, as in your case, and sometimes ugly scenes.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2024
The sweeping oak staircase is the cherry on top for anyone used to (and resentful of) typical cramped, centuries-old brownstone staircases.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2024
Devin preoccupied Jenn on a group date, and the group was incredibly resentful.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2024
Miss Manners has been told that this has led to resentful feelings, as in your case, and sometimes ugly scenes.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
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resentful
adjective
re·sent·ful
ri-ˈzent-fəl
1
: full of resentment
felt resentful of her success
2
: caused or marked by resentment
a resentful reply to a letter
resentfulness
noun
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