Meaning & use
resentment
A bitter feeling of anger or displeasure caused by being treated unfairly or by a perceived wrong.
See it in a sentence
Years of unequal pay built quiet resentment among the staff before anyone finally spoke up.
He tried to hide his resentment when his idea was credited to a coworker instead.
A note on using this word
Resentment usually builds gradually and lingers, unlike anger, which can be a brief, immediate reaction.
Words with a similar meaning
bitternessindignation
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Words with an opposite meaning
gratitudecontentment
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