Resentment
Pronunciation
Origin
From French ressentiment, from ressentir
Full definition of resentment
Noun
resentment
(countable and uncountable; plural resentments)- A feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed; indignation.
- 2012, August 5, Nathan Rabin, TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “I Love Lisa†(season 4, episode 15; originally aired 02/11/1993), “I Love Lisa†opens with one of my favorite underappreciated running jokes from The Simpsons: the passive-aggressive, quietly contentious relationship of radio jocks Bill and Marty, whose mindless happy talk regularly gives way to charged exchanges that betray the simmering resentment and disappointment perpetually lingering just under the surface of their relationship.
- 1812, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice,Amongst the most violent against him was Mrs. Bennet, whose dislike of his general behaviour was sharpened into particular resentment by his having slighted one of her daughters.
- (obsolete) The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression.
- Dr. H. MoreHe retains vivid resentments of the more solid morality.
- Jeremy TaylorIt is a greater wonder that so many of them die, with so little resentment of their danger.
- (obsolete) satisfaction; gratitude
- 1651, The Council BookThe Council taking notice of the many good services performed by Mr. John Milton ... have thought fit to declare their resentment and good acceptance of the same.