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as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
he is still resentful about being passed over for a promotion
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as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
resentful of her cousin's wealth
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Recent Examples of resentful
Over time, the partner carrying this invisible load may feel unappreciated or resentful, while the other might feel unfairly criticized for not contributing enough.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
More Greenlanders are chafing for independence, and many feel increasingly resentful toward Denmark, which has played an overseer role for decades.
—Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Now stationed in London, he’s nicknamed Martian by his colleagues and reacquainted with his resentful college-age daughter (India Fowler).
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Howard, comparisons of the two, due to similarities such as he and Shaq both being drafted No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic and playing the center position, led Shaq to become resentful of him.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
More Greenlanders are chafing for independence, and many feel increasingly resentful toward Denmark, which has played an overseer role for decades.
—Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Now stationed in London, he’s nicknamed Martian by his colleagues and reacquainted with his resentful college-age daughter (India Fowler).
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Howard, comparisons of the two, due to similarities such as he and Shaq both being drafted No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic and playing the center position, led Shaq to become resentful of him.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resentful
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Second: When was the last time America, as a collective, got angry about anything?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The value of its currency is spiraling, inflation stands around 30%, and a broad range of Iran’s people are understandably growing angrier.—
Ian Bremmer,
TIME,
2 Feb. 2025
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In Isola, Marguerite’s jealous guardian accuses her of having an affair with his servant.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
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Nadia Navarro appeared on Crime Stories With Nancy Grace, alleging Naresh Bhatt was jealous, controlling, and emotionally abusive towards Mamta Kafle Bhatt.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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After all, dance pop’s supposedly liberating power has often been hijacked over the years for cynical ends, such as Target commercials and Katy Perry albums.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Still, when the third act finally arrives, Russell deserves credit for making the audacious decision to deny his characters their comeuppance and instead end the film on a cynical note.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Each set has two pre-spoons ideal for purées, doubling as a teether for sore gums, and an open-channel spoon for gripping to soft solids.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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In the series finale, Belle arrives late to Milla’s funeral, sticking out like a sore thumb amid friends and family burdened by genuine grief.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Officially, the Black Chamber didn’t exist until 1931, when its founder, Yardley—bitter after an abrupt dismissal—decided to expose it to the world in a tell-all book titled The American Black Chamber.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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Or is this devil-take-the-hindmost AI arms race just the result of bitter competition, prodded by recent advances in semiconductor technology?—
Michael Riordan,
Scientific American,
31 Jan. 2025
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Whether commercial insurers will cover the rest of the multi-billion price tag is bound to be a rancorous issue.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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But engaging with those properties could mean putting even more money into her pocket and represent an explicit affirmation of her rancorous positions.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Resentful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resentful. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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