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, 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resentful

Attempting to be all things to all people is a recipe for feeling burnt out and resentful, and your best people-pleasing efforts could surely backfire. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

From coast to coast, the people of the United States are growing resentful of AI. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 June 2026

But there have been many groups in music history where the woman becomes the face of the group and the guys get resentful. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

Meanwhile, Tom’s rebellious teenaged son, Evan (Kingston Rumi Southwick), has fallen in with a delinquent crowd out of sheer boredom, resentful that he’s never been allowed to leave the island. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 June 2026