resent

Example Sentences

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That Europeans and Canadians resent being spoken to in this way is self-indulgent on our part.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Second, if she outlives him, I assume his children might resent her, since that could tie up a sizable portion of their inheritance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Or maybe you love what a little ginger does to soups or oatmeal but resent the peeling and grating it demands.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2026

But his message is crystal clear to those who openly resent his values: "You shouldn't come in my shop."

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

As it is, someone might resent my being placed in charge.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison