resentful

Example Sentences

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He tried hard to be a better dad as he got older, and I decided to stop being resentful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

He has two children that live at home with us and the financial burden falls on me, which is mostly fine; I’m their stepmom, after all, but I’m getting resentful.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

And it seems clear that, as a result, many men won’t get what they want and will end up resentful over it, while women may simply go their own way.

From Slate • Sep. 13, 2025

He’s not resentful of his finacée’s success or independence.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

He became sullen, resentful, angry, and his memory seemed to be blown away.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston