resent
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
to feel angry or bitter about something because you think it is unfair.
to experience a persistent feeling of ill will or indignation resulting from a perceived grievance or injustice.
Simple“He began to resent his boss for making him work every weekend without extra pay.”
In context“The local community deeply resented the government's decision to build a highway through the historic park without any public consultation.”
UsageThis verb is transitive and is often followed by a noun or a gerund (an -ing form).
Teacher's tipLearners often confuse this with 'hate'; explain that resentment specifically involves a sense of unfairness or being overlooked.
SynonymsbegrudgedislikeAntonyms
From Middle French ressentir, resentir, from Old French resentir (Modern ressentir), from re- + sentir (“to feel”).
See resend.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.