Synonyms of resentful

resentful

adjective

ri-ˈzent-fəl 

1

as in angry

having or showing deep-seated resentment

he is still resentful about being passed over for a promotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• angry
• cynical
• embittered
• sore
• bitter
• rancorous
• acrimonious
• mad
• acrid
• irritated
• sarcastic
• disgruntled
• discontented
• hard
• disaffected
• harsh
• contemptuous
• scornful
• disdainful
• vicious
• cruel
• misanthropic
• virulent
• malcontent
• vehement
• caustic
• vitriolic
• savage
• rough
• acid
• trenchant
• mordant
• cutting
• knock-down-and-drag-out
• knock-down, drag-out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sympathetic
• loving
• warm
• sweet
• kind
• gentle
• forgiving
• caring
• unbitter
• tender
• kindhearted
• warmhearted

2

as in jealous

having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages

resentful of her cousin's wealth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jealous
• envious
• covetous
• invidious
• green with envy
• greedy
• jaundiced
• malicious
• green-eyed
• begrudging
• grudging
• suspicious
• eating one's heart out
• spiteful
• avaricious
• distrustful
• grasping
• petty
• rapacious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generous
• kind
• benevolent
• charitable
• altruistic
• unenvious
• kindhearted
• well-meaning

Examples of resentful in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Santana is resentful that her father isn’t around to balance out her mother’s mood swings. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024

This might make a person angry and resentful afresh. —Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024

If this has been a longtime pattern, the other person might be growing resentful. —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