Definitions for resentment

resentment re·sent·ment

Spelling: [ri-zent-muh nt]
IPA: /rɪˈzɛnt mənt/

Resentment is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 232 anagrams from letters in resentment (eeemnnrstt).

Definitions for resentment

noun

  1. the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.

Origin of resentment

1610-20; French ressentiment, Middle French resentiment, equivalent to resenti(r) to resent + -ment -ment

Examples for resentment

This resentment and loss of power may have pushed some of them to join ISIS.

Innocent victims are killed in these acts, and they lead to resentment among the Pakistani people.

By expecting it from others half our resentment is forestalled.

Harriett had a little shock of dismay and resentment, hating change.

The face of the Gascon darkened, and his eyes flashed with resentment.

Another chilling recipe for injustice and resentment by closing down the open society you seek to promote.

The stirring of resentment among African-Americans has become the critical component of race-based Democratic strategy.

She dropped into her chair, with a flash of resentment at the proximity of the other table.

But she is cunning in love's ways and dulls Shakespeare's resentment with "I don't hate you."

Bradlee felt deceived by his friends but, “with both of them gone from my life, resentment seemed foolish.”

Word Value for resentment
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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