as in to envy
to have a resentful awareness of and desire for (another's possessions or advantages) or to feel resentment toward (someone) over possessions or advantages
a public prosecutor who resents the nice clothes, fancy car, and big house that his old law school classmate has always resented her baby brother, whom her parents doted on
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resent
His main rivals were Sunni Islamists who resented rule by Hafez’s Alawite minority.
—
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
This envy is likely most ironic of all, as this capability is the product of societal expectations laid out for women—to be a mother, a wife and a home-maker all at once—which women themselves sometimes resent.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
White miners, themselves immigrants, had grown to resent Chinese miners.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Lebanese people and parties that have long resented Hezbollah’s hegemony are sensing a unique opportunity to reshape Lebanon’s political dynamics more in their favor.
—Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for resent 
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
This envy is likely most ironic of all, as this capability is the product of societal expectations laid out for women—to be a mother, a wife and a home-maker all at once—which women themselves sometimes resent.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
White miners, themselves immigrants, had grown to resent Chinese miners.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Lebanese people and parties that have long resented Hezbollah’s hegemony are sensing a unique opportunity to reshape Lebanon’s political dynamics more in their favor.
—Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for resent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resent
Verb
-
Admiring who? McNEAL: No, that’s not quite right ... envying.Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
-
Through it all, the now 33-year-old has still amassed the kind of career any player would envy: 110 regular-season games with Chicago, 50 international caps, and now a strong 2024 with Washington.Steph Yang, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
Verb
-
Each Schauffele birdie was met with begrudging respect.Brody Miller, The Athletic, 21 July 2024
-
Still, Cuomo has fond memories of his time at CNN and doesn't begrudge his former colleagues.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Many of Scandia’s current residents are retirees wanting to downsize, avoid unexpected homeownership costs, and focus on enjoying their retirement years.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
-
If the answer is yes, NPR wants to hear your stories.Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near resent
Cite this Entry
“Resent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share