1
as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
he is still resentful about being passed over for a promotion
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as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
resentful of her cousin's wealth
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Recent Examples of resentful
Expand that across a whole society, and polygyny looks like a recipe for an army of resentful, single men.
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David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Forgive yourself for being irritable, resentful and sometimes wishing your caregiving responsibilities were over.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Dillingham did not grow resentful toward Finch for the lack of playing time.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Russians, who were resentful of Western efforts to freeze them out over Ukraine, have toned down their anti-American rhetoric.
—Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
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David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Forgive yourself for being irritable, resentful and sometimes wishing your caregiving responsibilities were over.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Dillingham did not grow resentful toward Finch for the lack of playing time.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Russians, who were resentful of Western efforts to freeze them out over Ukraine, have toned down their anti-American rhetoric.
—Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resentful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resentful
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Snook and Lacy, who display such sharp instincts in their best work, seem to have been directed to overact; cameras freeze on their exaggeratedly bewildered or angry or devastated expressions, putting exclamation points at the end of too many scenes.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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So what actually makes Powell angry?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Neither a film noir femme fatale nor a jealous housewife, Sarah Trafford (Ruth Wilson) has come to Oxford Investigations for help in solving a mystery that has little to do with her own life.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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During an appearance on The Eli Manning Show in May 2024, Eli joked about feeling a bit jealous to hand over the character to Powell.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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My appetite for more Lee is low, but Harjo’s Tulsa — cynical and lively at the same time — simmers with more to say.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Certainly, the cynical have questioned if one organization is cleaning up a mess beget by another in the name of democratizing fashion, including through the proliferation of fossil-fuel materials.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Short, balding and deeply insecure, the embittered Hart (Ethan Hawke) offers some disingenuous congratulations, but can’t mask his contempt for Rodgers’ new writing partner and their swoony, uncynical show.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though Dyer’s Colette is the closest thing the DMV ensemble has to a lead, its brightest star is Gregg, a fellow examiner played by Tim Meadows with the embittered misery of someone who understands his existence as a cosmic joke.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Shein’s new brick-and-mortar store—its first in the world—sticks out like a sore thumb.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Clippers were missing two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and guard Bradley Beal (sore knee) in a lopsided 126-107 loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was chosen as commissioner in October 1989 over New Orleans general manager Jim Finks after a bitter fight highlighting the differences between the NFL's old guard and newer owners.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arugula Arugula is an aromatic, slightly bitter leafy green.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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Kennedy’s retirement from active service on the court was followed by a rancorous and highly political process of confirmation for Kavanaugh, who was successfully nominated by Trump in 2018.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The timing of the announcement appeared not to be coincidental, coming as Disney reached a rancorous carriage impasse with YouTube TV.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Resentful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resentful. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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