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

Marija takes in a Ukrainian refugee family, but quickly grows to resent the inconvenience of their presence. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

Somewhat similarly, conservatives have sometimes claimed that the Russia investigation and first impeachment helped Trump politically by drawing to his side Republicans who resented the overreach. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Her teenage daughter resents her, and her 6-year-old son suffers from PTSD after a past kidnapping. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

The Overlords will become offended that these two women are becoming the face of the sport, the other players will resent them and actively try to kill them on the field. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 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