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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
Those who observed him closely often described him as deeply resentful and unforgiving.
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Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Those who observed him closely often described him as deeply resentful and unforgiving.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Gobel’s Vida is mature, fierce and resentful and Broyhill’s Dodie has a more impulsive, life-embracing personality.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Hong Chau is a great choice for the adult Nelly, a quietly resentful sort who causes more friction in Cathy and Heathcliff's tempestuous situation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Those who observed him closely often described him as deeply resentful and unforgiving.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Gobel’s Vida is mature, fierce and resentful and Broyhill’s Dodie has a more impulsive, life-embracing personality.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Hong Chau is a great choice for the adult Nelly, a quietly resentful sort who causes more friction in Cathy and Heathcliff's tempestuous situation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resentful
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One of them, Amy, a blond child with limp ponytails and a thin dress that looks like it might have been stained, stands outside a porch door, her fists balled up, mouth open, angry or unhappy or both.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Adames looked more perturbed than angry, putting his hands on his hips before taking off his helmet and slowly walking to first base.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her very reliable and efficient assistant Eunice (Seoyeon Jang) stands by her side but curries the jealous attention of unstable Ashley.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, this led to many feeling somewhat jealous and threatened by her access to Queen Elizabeth.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The proper response to this is a cynical groan.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Season 2, in the big picture, takes a cynical approach to modern relationships, asking if love is an inherently selfish endeavor within a capitalistic society, where your quality of life is so heavily influenced by what’s in your bank account.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The latest twist in the embittered legal feud follows Semafor’s reporting that press releases sent by Musk lawyer Marc Toberoff — which used to come from a PR firm — are now being sent by WME.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Asia reunites with her estranged sibling and, with the help of embittered staffer Ray (Paterson Joseph), tries to make her way up through the fortresslike building to find an escape.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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But eliminating the ban has hit a sore spot with environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Power forward LeBron James was out for the Lakers that night due to a sore left ankle and foot, according to a game recap.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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The death toll is now declining after years of bitter experience.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The bitter war led to a match Sunday night at WrestleMania 42.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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After long and sometimes rancorous negotiations to get the state of Illinois to help build their new football palace, either in Arlington Heights or on the lakefront, the Bears seemingly gave up Thursday and went full-metal Hoosier.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mourinho, the 63-year-old finally living the dream of managing his boyhood club after a rancorous nine-game stint at the start of his coaching career, celebrating with a starry-eyed kid dreaming of being on the pitch for the first team one day.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Resentful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resentful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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