Resentful

//ɹɪˈzɛntfəl// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.
  2. 2
    Harboring resentment, full of resentment, at a given moment.

    "‘Them bloody chaps 'ave a cushy job,’ said little Martlow with resentful envy. ‘Just fly over the line, take a peek at ol' Fritz, and as soon as a bit o' shrapnel comes their way, fuck off 'ome jildy, toot sweet.’"

Adjective
  1. 1
    full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will wordnet

Synonyms

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acrimoniousbitterrancorousacerbacerbateacerbic

Example

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"I don't tend to be resentful, but I forget nothing."

Etymology

From resent + -ful.

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