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resentment

[ri-zent-muhnt] / rɪˈzɛnt mənt /


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With shaved head and visible tattoos, Iago is in a lower class than Lucas Iverson’s clean-cut Cassio, fueling Iago’s raging resentment of his rival, chosen by the general Othello to be his second in command.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Do you relate to your characters’ Gen-Z resentment that previous generations screwed them over?

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

It could engender pride and joy at your stealthy maneuvers, indifference, resentment or using the friendship as collateral for a loan.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

With South Africa's unemployment rate of nearly 33 percent -- significantly higher when discouraged job seekers are included -- there is particular resentment towards working migrants.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

His expression was a portrait of wounded resentment.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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