Dictionary

resentment en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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• /ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/
• rĭ-zĕntʹmənt

Etymology

From resent + -ment, after Middle French and French ressentiment (in Old French as recentement), from an archaic usage of the verb ressentir via Old French sentir, from Latin sentiō, sentīre (“to feel”). Compare Italian risentimento, Portuguese ressentimento, and Spanish resentimiento. Doublet of resentiment and ressentiment, the former attested slightly earlier.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
   • “I Love Lisa” opens with one of my favorite underappreciated running jokes from The Simpsons: the passive-aggressive, quietly contentious relationship of radio jocks Bill and Marty, whose mindless happy talk regularly gives way to charged exchanges that betray the simmering resentment and disappointment perpetually lingering just under the surface of their relationship. 2012 August 5, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “I Love Lisa” (season 4, episode 15; originally aired 02/11/1993)”, in AV Club, archived from the original on 29 Mar 2013:
   • Younger [Customs] examiners, who, perhaps, have not yet acquired the intuition resulting from years of experience, seem partly responsible for the closer examination of incoming luggage. Not only is this closer scrutiny arousing feelings of resentment among passengers, but it is causing serious delays in the departure of boat trains, many of which have been reaching their destinations two or three hours late. 1951 November, “Delays to Boat Trains”, in Railway Magazine, page 719:
   • Amongst the most violent against him was Mrs. Bennet, whose dislike of his general behaviour, was sharpened into particular resentment, by his having slighted one of her daughters. 1813 January 27, [Jane Austen], chapter III, in Pride and Prejudice: […], volume I, London: […] [George Sidney] for T[homas] Egerton, […], →OCLC, page 19:
2. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression.
   • It is a greater wonder that so many of them die, with so little resentment of their danger. 1651–1653, Jer[emy] Taylor, ΕΝΙΑΥΤΟΣ [Eniautos]. A Course of Sermons for All the Sundays of the Year. […], 2nd edition, London: […] Richard Royston […], published 1655, →OCLC:
   • In my mind it is a ſign of a great deal of natural Integrity and inbred Nobleneſs of ſpirit, that maugre [in spite of] the heavineſs of his Complexion that thus ſtrongly bears him dovvn from apprehending ſo concerning Metaphyſicall Truths, yet he retains ſo vivid reſentments of the more sſolid Morality. 1668, Franciscus Euistor the Palæopolite [pseudonym; Henry More], “The First Dialogue”, in Divine Dialogues, Containing Sundry Disquisitions & Instructions Concerning the Attributes of God and His Providence in the World. […], London: […] James Flesher, →OCLC, paragraph II, page 6:
3. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Satisfaction; gratitude.
   • The Council taking notice of the many good services performed by Mr. John Milton […] have thought fit to declare their resentment and good acceptance of the same. 1651, The Council Book:

Forms

Deriveds

resenteeism

Relateds

hold a grudge · dudgeon · umbrage · regret

Synonyms

grudge · grievance · rancor

Translations (89)

is gremjublandin vanþóknun (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · sh indignacija (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · nb misnøye (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mn дургүйцэл (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · et pahameel (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · es resentimiento (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · es animadversión (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · da harme (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · io indigno (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hu neheztelés (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · sh ресантиман (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · sh negodovanje (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · es indignación (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · da vrede (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · es tirria (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · sv harm (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ar مرارة (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ca ressentiment (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · el κακοφανισμός (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ro resentiment (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · cs zlost (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · et meelepaha (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hi मनोमालिन्य (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ckb ناڕەزایی (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · fr rancune (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · tr burukluk (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ca indignació (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · cmn 不滿 /不满 (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · fi närkästys (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hi कुढ़न (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ja 憤り (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · fr agacement (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · es rencor (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hi मनमुटाव (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · el αγανάκτηση (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mn зэвүүцэл (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ca rancor (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · tr dargınlık (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mk ого́рченост (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · da fortørnelse (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hi रंजिश (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · is gremja (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ccc suchi (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ru возмуще́ние (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hi अमर्ष (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · sh индигнација (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · pl resentyment (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · sh негодовање (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ca tírria (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hi नाराज़गी (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ko 원망 (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hi रोष (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · es animosidad (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ru негодова́ние (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · fr ressentiment (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · el δυσαρέσκεια (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · th ความไม่พอใจ (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · cs dopal (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hi अप्रसन्नता (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mi hūngeingei (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ja 憤懣 (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mk негоду́вање (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mn ᠵᠢᠪᠡᠭᠦᠴᠡᠯ (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ja 恨み (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · sh resantiman (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · th ความขุ่นเคือง (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · ja 憤慨 (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · nl misnoegen (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · hi आक्रोश (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · de Groll (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mn ᠡᠭᠳᠡᠭᠦᠴᠡᠯ (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · pt ressentimento (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mn ᠳᠤᠷᠠᠭᠦᠶᠢᠴᠡᠯ (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mn эгдүүцэл (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · eo rankoro (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · de Ressentiment (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · cmn 憤慨 /愤慨 (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · sh resentiman (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mi hīkaka (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · is biturð (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · bg възмущение (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · sh ресентиман (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · io rankoro (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · cs vztek (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · fi mielipaha (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · vi giận (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · mi hūneinei (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · pl ansa (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.) · nl wrok (anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.)