Definition of resentment Resentment
/ɹɪzɛˈntmʌnt/ - [rizentmunt] - re•sent•ment
We found 9 definitions of resentment from 4 different sources.
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What does resentment mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: resentments |
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| resentment - a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will | ||
| bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour | ||
| enmity, ill will, hostility a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition; "he could not conceal his hostility" | ||
| heartburning intense resentment; "his promotion caused much heartburning among his rivals" | ||
| huffishness, sulkiness a sullen moody resentful disposition | ||
| grudge, grievance, score a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; "holding a grudge"; "settling a score" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- resentment (Noun)
A feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed; indignation. - resentment (Noun)
The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression. - resentment (Noun)
satisfaction; gratitude.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- resentment (n.)
The act of resenting. - resentment (n.)
The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon something; a state of consciousness; conviction; feeling; impression. - resentment (n.)
In a good sense, satisfaction; gratitude. - resentment (n.)
In a bad sense, strong displeasure; anger; hostility provoked by a wrong or injury experienced.
Part of speech
🔤- resentment, noun, singular of resentments.
