resent

verb

re·​sent ri-ˈzent 

resented; resenting; resents

transitive verb

: to feel or express annoyance or ill will at

resented the implication

Synonyms

• begrudge
• envy

Examples of resent in a Sentence

She resented being told what to do.

He resented his boss for making him work late.

Recent Examples on the Web

Though acquitted, the youth henceforth resented authority. —Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024

Sam has secretly resented her father for decades because he’s been absent from her life, and those emotions come to a head when a new ghost leads her to finally have a father/daughter chat. —Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024

Family members often resent the fees those lawyers charge, and Nessel has complained that some overcharge and abuse their powers. —Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024

Elisabeth resents Sue’s party lifestyle and digs in her heels to a sedentary, depressing routine of bad television and greasy dinners. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle French resentir to be emotionally sensible of, from Old French, from re- + sentir to feel, from Latin sentire — more at sense

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

resent

verb

re·​sent ri-ˈzent 

: to feel or state annoyance or anger at