resentment

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly; anger and displeasure resulting from some injury, mistreatment, or slight

a feeling of bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly

Example Sentences

Resentment grew among the students.

He harbored deep resentment against his former boss.

There was deep resentment among the workers after the pay cuts.

Example Expressions

bear resentment

Synonyms

Anger, Bitterness, bitterness, anger, indignation, grudge, animosity, rancor, displeasure

Entry 1

Anger, Bitterness

Entry 2

bitterness, anger, indignation, grudge

Entry 3

bitterness, animosity, rancor, displeasure

Antonyms

Satisfaction, Contentment, forgiveness, acceptance, contentment, satisfaction

Entry 1

Satisfaction, Contentment

Entry 2

forgiveness, acceptance, contentment, satisfaction

Entry 3

contentment, satisfaction, acceptance

Collocations

deep resentment, harbor resentment, growing resentment, resentment towards

Entry 2

deep resentment, harbor resentment, growing resentment, resentment towards

Entry 3

deep resentment, growing resentment, harbor resentment, resentment towards