: having or showing a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair
She is resentful about being demoted.
He's resentful of his boss. = He feels resentful toward his boss.
a resentful child
She gave me a resentful glare.
a resentful letter to the editor
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“Resentful.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/resentful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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