resentment Definition

resent
verb resented, resenting

1. To take or consider something as an insult or an affront.

Thesaurus: take offence at, take exception to, take umbrage at, object to, chafe at, be insulted by, take amiss.
2. To feel anger, bitterness or ill-will towards someone or something.

Derivative: resentful
adj

Feeling or showing anger or bitterness towards someone or something
Thesaurus: aggrieved, offended, revengeful, piqued, jealous, put out, indignant, embittered, bitter, grudging, miffed, incensed, hurt, unforgiving; Antonym: contented.

Derivative: resentfully
adverb

Derivative: resentment
noun

A feeling of anger or bitterness towards someone or something
Thesaurus: bitterness, vexation, umbrage, animosity, vindictiveness, grudge, indignation, ill will, malice, pique, rancour, hurt, disaffection; Antonym: contentment.

Etymology: 16c: from French ressentir to be angry, from Latin sentire to feel.