resentment

Everyday

A feeling of anger and hurt because you think you have been treated unfairly, often lasting a long time. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and ethics/PSHE lessons: resentment builds when someone feels left out or treated unfairly; forgiveness can let it go. Phrases: «feel resentment», «resentment towards», «bitter resentment».

Examples

• He felt resentment when his brother got a bigger present. tree →
• Resentment grew between the two teams after the unfair match. tree →
• Talking about it helped her let go of resentment. tree →
• Forgiveness can heal resentment. tree →
• There was no resentment in her voice. tree →
• The children's resentment of the new rule faded. tree →
• Phaethon, full of resentment, and eager to be able to refute the calumny, hastened to his mother Clymene, and besought her to tell him whether Helios was really his father. tree →

Note

Verb «resent», adjective «resentful». Uncountable. Resentment is a natural feeling; talking with someone you trust helps.