resentful

Everyday

1. Feeling angry and bitter because you think you were treated unfairly. tree →
2. Showing that feeling, for example in a look or words. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it describes how a character feels inside, often after being left out or blamed. In feelings lessons it is one of the «hidden anger» words; talking about it helps. Phrases: «resentful of», «resentful about», «feel resentful».

Examples

• She felt resentful when her sister got a bigger present. tree →
• The resentful giant would not share his garden. tree →
• He gave a resentful look and walked off. tree →
• Try not to stay resentful; talk to the person. tree →
• The workers were resentful about the low pay. tree →
• The cat seemed resentful of the new puppy. tree →

Note

Adverb: «resentfully». Noun: «resentment». Used with «of» or «about». Close to «bitter»; stronger than «annoyed».