resentful

[ri-zent-fuhl]

adjective

1. full of or marked by resentment.

Other Word Forms

• resentfully adverb
• resentfulness noun
• unresentful adjective
• unresentfully adverb
• unresentfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of resentful¹

First recorded in 1645–55; resent + -ful

Example Sentences

"She's caring but resentful, struggling with relationships and not fulfilled," she explains.

From BBC

Upper management at these companies tend to distrust their employees, she said, and hold “outdated definitions of productivity” — an approach that, naturally, makes employees resentful and inhibits healthy communication.

From Salon

Despite providing unprecedented levels of support, though, most boomers weren’t resentful of their kids.

From Salon

Ms Mitchell said she felt "quite resentful" about water bills rising this month.

From BBC

Anxious, insecure and resentful, he worries that he will be compared to his dad and found lacking.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• belligerent 
• bitter 
• hateful 
• spiteful 
• unsympathetic