Associations to the word «Resentment»

Pictures for the word «Resentment»

Wiktionary

RESENTMENT, noun. A feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed; indignation.
RESENTMENT, noun. (obsolete) The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression.
RESENTMENT, noun. (obsolete) satisfaction; gratitude

Dictionary definition

RESENTMENT, noun. A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope