Synonyms of resentful

resentful

adjective

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

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

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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

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

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