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resentment

[ ri-zent-muhnt ]

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of resentment1

First recorded in 1610–20; from French ressentiment, Middle French resentiment, equivalent to resenti(r) to resent + -ment -ment
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But it seems clear that the Israeli government's resentment of Pope Francis's expressions of solidarity with the Palestinians, especially during the war in Gaza, has soured its response to his death.

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Trump this month also began levying a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, generating further resentment.

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But somehow, many of us cannot get over regret, resentment, or anger, and we lash out, causing harm to those who least deserve it.

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Trump's overwhelming resentment toward Europe comes through strongly in his tone.

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According to Barbara Res, a former executive vice president of the Trump Organization, "he had a tremendous resentment for Japan" and was jealous that they were considered business geniuses.

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