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resentment

/ɹɪˈzɛntmənt/noun

A lasting feeling of anger or bitterness about being treated unfairly.

Example sentences

  • “She felt a flash of resentment when her brother got all the credit.”
  • “Years of low pay created deep resentment among the factory workers.”

You 'harbor' or 'nurse' resentment 'toward' or 'against' someone. The word implies a grievance kept warm over time.

Synonyms for resentment

Antonyms

  • goodwill

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