resentment

[ri-zent-muhnt] / rɪˈzɛnt mənt /

NOUN

hate, anger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acrimony animosity animus annoyance antagonism bitterness cynicism displeasure exasperation fury grudge ill will indignation ire irritation malice outrage passion rage rancor

STRONG

acerbity choler dudgeon exacerbation fog huff hurt malignity miff offense perturbation pique rise spite umbrage vehemence vexation wrath

WEAK

bad feeling ill feeling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness cheer comfort delight friendliness glee good will happiness joy kindness love pleasure sweetness sympathy

WEAK

affection liking

Example Sentences

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“You just can’t hold anything in because it builds resentment, and resentment is a relationship killer,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

We know how this game ends: in bitterness and resentment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Let go of the grief and resentment and longing that you had for your father, for now at least, and get the job done.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

"Let the country's interests come first, regardless of political party or ambition. Let us move forward without hatred, resentment, or bitterness to build that wonderful Venezuela."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The black fly, up on the corner of the ceiling, seethed with resentment and irritation.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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