RESENTFULLY Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

resentfully

adverb

as in bitterly

with feelings of bitterness or grief she apologized later, but it was clear she did so resentfully

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Recent Examples of resentfully Pacino had to leap and, eventually, resentfully, stand on a chair to spray-paint over the bank’s cameras. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026 In a blowup argument, Ethan resentfully calls James’ privilege a deficiency that prevents him from understanding more difficult lives. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Seemingly intentionally, the film leaves some details unresolved — where’s Jo’s absentee father, and exactly what made Manang so bitterly angry?

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
China is demanding the US ease export bans on high-tech goods, like chipmaking gear; the US bitterly complains about Chinese overproduction and transhipment.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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Swift’s hubby Travis Kelce, however, was sadly absent from the show, as the NFL star had a Chiefs game against the Miami Dolphins in Florida today.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
The dine-in omakase counter has sadly departed, but in its stead, Café Sushi Shoten has adopted a to-go model paired with Japanese groceries and sundries that is no less authentic, engaging, and delicious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

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Fra Fee, as Joe, has a slightly harder task, since his role is almost entirely reactive; while Ethan bangs on mournfully about, effectively, the dangers of shagging your brother’s wife — well, who would have thought?

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026
Mayfield watched mournfully in his kitchen while the rest of the family sat in the living room with the big screen next to a Christmas tree.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

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