resent

/ˈrɛznt/ or /ˈrɛsnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to feel bitter or indignant about something, especially because it is perceived as unfair or unjust

“The fans resented the team’s decision to move the game to a weekday.”

2. verb

to harbor a feeling of resentment

“She has resented him since the argument last year.”

3. noun

a feeling of bitter or indignant discontent

“The resentment between the two groups has been building up for years.”

Synonyms

  • bitter
  • indignant
  • resentful

Antonyms

  • impartial
  • oblivious