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1
having or showing deep-seated resentment
- he is still resentful about being passed over for a promotion
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- caring,
- forgiving,
- gentle,
- kind,
- kindhearted,
- loving,
- sweet,
- sympathetic,
- tender,
- warm,
- warmhearted
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2
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
- resentful of her cousin's wealth
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The first known use of resentful was in 1656
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