resentful
adjective
re·sent·ful
ri-ˈzent-fəl 
1
: full of resentment : inclined to resent
She felt resentful about being demoted.
2
: caused or marked by resentment
resentful anger
resentfulness
noun
Examples of resentful in a Sentence
She is resentful about being demoted.
She gave me a resentful glare.
a resentful letter to the editor
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But being attuned to our own needs and desires tends to leave us feeling more satisfied and fulfilled and less resentful and angry.
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Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Angered when his ally Munim Khan was replaced by Shams-ud-din as vakil (prime minister), Adham Khan, who was already resentful after his recall from Malwa, stormed into the court with his supporters on May 16, 1562, and murdered Shams-ud-din in the audience hall.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Rachel, the plan had been initiated by Shelia, who had grown increasingly resentful of Skylar.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Those who observed him closely often described him as deeply resentful and unforgiving.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Angered when his ally Munim Khan was replaced by Shams-ud-din as vakil (prime minister), Adham Khan, who was already resentful after his recall from Malwa, stormed into the court with his supporters on May 16, 1562, and murdered Shams-ud-din in the audience hall.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Rachel, the plan had been initiated by Shelia, who had grown increasingly resentful of Skylar.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Those who observed him closely often described him as deeply resentful and unforgiving.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Resentful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resentful. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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resentful
adjective
re·sent·ful
ri-ˈzent-fəl
1
: full of resentment
felt resentful of her success
2
: caused or marked by resentment
a resentful reply to a letter
resentfulness
noun
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