Resentment (Noun)
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- She harbored a deep resentment towards her former boss, who she felt had unfairly fired her from her job.
- His resentment towards the wealthy elite had been building for years, fueled by his own struggles with poverty.
- The politician's scandalous behavior sparked widespread resentment among the public, who felt he had betrayed their trust.
- Her husband's lack of support and understanding had created a growing sense of resentment in their marriage.
- The unequal distribution of resources in the company had bred resentment among the lower-level employees, who felt they were being exploited.