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resentment

🇬🇧 UK/ri'zentmәnt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A feeling of bitterness or anger caused by a sense of being wronged or treated unfairly.

怨恨,愤恨,不满

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
sentfeel, perceive, be aware
+
mentaction, result, state
=resentment

Common Collocations

  • 1.harbor resentment心怀怨恨
  • 2.feel resentment感到愤恨
  • 3.resentment toward对……的怨恨
  • 4.build up resentment积累怨气

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Years of resentment built up between the two brothers over their father's will.

  • 2.

    She tried to hide her resentment, but it was clear in her tone.

  • 3.

    His resentment toward the company stemmed from feeling undervalued for years.

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