Resent: meaning, definitions and examples

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resent

 

[ rษชหˆzษ›nt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling anger

To resent means to feel bitterness or indignation towards someone or something due to a perceived wrong or injury. It often involves a deep-seated feeling of anger that is associated with having been treated unfairly.

Synonyms

begrudge, discontent, grudge, resentful.

Examples of usage

  • She resented being overlooked for the promotion.
  • He resented the way they spoke to him.
  • They resent the high taxes imposed on them.
Context #2 | Verb

holding a grudge

To resent can also mean to harbor a grudge or desire revenge against someone because of a past grievance. It reflects ongoing anger that can impact relationships and personal well-being.

Synonyms

animosity, dislike, hate.

Examples of usage

  • She continued to resent her ex for leaving her.
  • He resented his friend's success.
  • They resent the decision that was made without their input.

Translations

Translations of the word "resent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น resentido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฐเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verletzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersinggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ะฐะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obraลผony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ressentiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ resentido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrgฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ต์šธํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุถุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dotฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dotknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€จๆจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uลพaljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะฝั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nifrษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resentido

Etymology

The word 'resent' traces its origins back to the Latin 'resentire', where 're-' means 'back' or 'again', and 'sentire' means 'to feel'. Originally, it carried the meaning of feeling again or anew. Over time, it evolved through the Old French 'resentir' before entering the English language in the late 16th century. In its journey, the word retained the essence of feeling an emotion, specifically bitterness or indignation. It has come to encapsulate the idea of a prolonged emotional response to perceived injustices or slights. This evolution reflects broader themes in language where emotional expressions often hold significant weight in social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,899, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.