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resentment

[ri-zent-muhnt]

Origin

noun

the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.

Origin:
1610–20; < French ressentiment, Middle French resentiment, equivalent to resenti(r) to resent + -ment -ment

Related forms

self-re·sent·ment, noun

Synonyms
dudgeon, pique, irritation, envy, jealousy.

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resentment (rɪˈzɛntmənt)

—n
	anger, bitterness, or ill will

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Word Origin & History

resentment

1610s, from Fr. ressentiment (16c.), from ressentir (see resent).

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