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resentment in German

resentment in German is Ressentiment, Groll, Verbitterung — resentment means a bitter, lingering anger caused by feeling wronged or treated unfairly.

resentment in German

Ressentiment
noun
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
Groll
noun
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
Verbitterung
noun
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
Abneigung
noun
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
Feindseligkeit
noun
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
Missgunst
noun
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.

What does "resentment" mean?

  1. noun A bitter, lingering anger caused by feeling wronged or treated unfairly.
    "Years of resentment built up after he was passed over for the promotion."

resentment in a sentence

  • Years of resentment built up after he was passed over for the promotion.
  • She spoke with quiet resentment about the way her ideas had been ignored.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "resentment" in German?

"resentment" in German is Ressentiment, Groll, Verbitterung. resentment means: A bitter, lingering anger caused by feeling wronged or treated unfairly.

How do you use "resentment" in a sentence?

Example: "Years of resentment built up after he was passed over for the promotion." In German, "resentment" is Ressentiment, Groll, Verbitterung.

Are there other ways to say "resentment" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "resentment": Ressentiment, Groll, Verbitterung, Abneigung, Feindseligkeit, Missgunst.

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