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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In the case of severe winds during bitterly cold weather, look for elk on leeward slopes where they’re offered some protection.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Homer Hill, as the name suggests, is also at no little altitude, and bitterly exposed to the elements when winter arrives.

— Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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In this case, a small organization was able to generate more engagement than the YouTube channels for major media organizations like The Washington Post, The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, and, sadly, Semafor.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Dickie Birdsall sadly passed away last year, and his family has now decided to let the car go.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 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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