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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
Slightly, meanwhile, targets Joe as his patsy to smuggle a Xenomorph embryo out of Prodigy, still resentful that Wendy’s family is here safely while his mother is far away and being threatened by Morrow.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
For Epictetus, gratitude is a way to avoid being resentful and bitter.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 25 Aug. 2025
Despite Creedence’s enormous global success, tensions began to simmer as the other members grew resentful of Fogerty’s outsized role in their achievements.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The reek began to overwhelm the culinary artistry of the chefs, who shot resentful glances at the weighing station.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resentful
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
For Epictetus, gratitude is a way to avoid being resentful and bitter.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 25 Aug. 2025
Despite Creedence’s enormous global success, tensions began to simmer as the other members grew resentful of Fogerty’s outsized role in their achievements.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The reek began to overwhelm the culinary artistry of the chefs, who shot resentful glances at the weighing station.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resentful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resentful
Adjective
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Anyone proposing to offer a master class on changing the world for the better, without becoming negative, cynical, angry or narrow-minded in the process, could model their advice on the life and work of pioneering animal behavior scholar Jane Goodall.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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An angry cowboy named Jake once slammed a guest’s door and locked it.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Union’s followers didn’t seem jealous nor have FOMO.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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After an evil and jealous witch casts a spell on young Sophie that ages her prematurely, Howl must use all his magical talents to set things right.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The director plays up the humor a lot more than Westlake’s callously cynical prose, for better or worse.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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When the fortune teller’s predictions start to materialize, once cynical Gemma is ready to take a leap of faith.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 2022 bare-knuckle holiday sensation Violent Night followed an embittered Santa, armed with lethal combat skills, who takes out a team of ruthless mercenaries to rescue a girl and her family.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The punt return unit has been a sore spot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Fiskars Four-Claw Weed Puller Tool is a great option for removing stubborn dandelions and thistle without leaving you with sore knees or an achy back afterward.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Remove a thin piece of peel from a lemon (for rye) or orange (for bourbon), getting as little of the bitter white pith as possible; hold the peel between your fingers with the outside facing the top of the drink and pinch slightly to express the citrus oils over the top.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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The story of the bitter conflict ripping Loving County apart is inseparable from its history, one of hardship, survival, and ties to an unforgiving place that are born deep inside a person’s bones like marrow.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Many team officials have voiced worry that the next labor stoppage could take longer and become more rancorous.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The conversations were spirited and robust but hardly rancorous.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Resentful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resentful. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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