resentful
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As long as that’s true, it’s inevitable that women will feel frustrated and resentful.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
The King is portrayed as resentful, with a "senior courtier" reporting an alleged comment by the late Queen: "He even resented it when I taught him the alphabet."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Thus, our heroes must peel themselves off from the couch and go on the run with their resentful felines Dio and GG bouncing along in backpacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
With little community support available, they are struggling and, often, resentful of anyone in their orbit who they think is contributing less.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Tom and Eb were sullen and resentful for days that their prophesies of an easy victory should so early have taken on a hollow ring.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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