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
I think I was so worn down and tired — I think I felt pretty resentful about music back then.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
You can feel burned out and resentful, and also love your cousin and want him to be secure and happy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Nobody had a chance to be resentful of her at breakfast.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
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