resentment

[ri-zent-muhnt] Origin

re·sent·ment

[ri-zent-muhnt]
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

self-re·sent·ment, noun


dudgeon, pique, irritation, envy, jealousy.

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resentment (rɪˈzɛntmənt)
 
n
anger, bitterness, or ill will

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