adj
resentful
rih-ZEHNT-fuhl
Resentful (adj) means feeling or showing bitterness over a perceived unfairness. Example: “He grew resentful after watching less qualified colleagues get promoted.”
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Feeling or showing bitterness over a perceived unfairness.
"He grew resentful after watching less qualified colleagues get promoted."
"She shot a resentful glance at her sister."
How to use resentful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling bitter or holding a grudge over something unfair.
Common pairings
resentful of
grow resentful
a resentful look
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more resentful
- Superlative
- most resentful
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He grew _____ after watching less qualified colleagues get promoted.
Etymology
From resent plus the adjective ending -ful.
Synonyms
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unresentful
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Rhymes for resentful
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What does “resentful” mean?
The word “resentful” means feeling or showing bitterness over a perceived unfairness. In plain terms, feeling bitter or holding a grudge over something unfair.
How do you pronounce “resentful”?
“Resentful” is pronounced rih-ZEHNT-fuhl (/ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “resentful” in a sentence?
Here is “resentful” used in a sentence: “He grew resentful after watching less qualified colleagues get promoted.”
What part of speech is “resentful”?
“Resentful” is an adjective.
