verb
resent
ree-ZEHNT
verb
1
To feel bitter or angry about something perceived as unfair.
"She resented being passed over for the promotion."
"He still resents the way his brother treated him growing up."
How to Use Resent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo feel angry or hurt about something you see as unjust.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "re-sent" (sent again) — they're spelled and sound different but are easy to mix up in writing.
Common pairings
resent someone
deeply resent
resent the fact that
Word Forms
resented past tense, resents singular
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Etymology
From Old French resentir, "to feel strongly," from re- plus sentir ("to feel").