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View synonyms for resentment

resentment

[ ri-zent-muhnt ]

noun

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

    Synonyms: jealousy, envy, irritation, pic, dudgeon

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Other Words From

  • self-re·sentment noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of resentment1

First recorded in 1610–20; from French ressentiment, Middle French resentiment, equivalent to resenti(r) to resent + -ment -ment

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