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Resent

Definition

(formal) To feel bitter or indignant about something, typically because it is perceived as unfair or unjust. Often used to describe a lingering sense of grievance or injustice that continues to affect one's feelings or actions over time.

Example Sentences

1The community continues to resent the government's decision to relocate the local park, citing a lack of public consultation and transparency.
2Does the fact that we resent someone's actions necessarily mean that those actions were unjust, or can we resent things for other reasons?
3She resented the implication that her success was due to luck rather than years of diligent effort.
4The politician's apology was seen as insincere by many, who continued to resent the fact that they had not taken responsibility for their actions sooner.
5There is a growing sense of resentment among younger generations towards the economic and environmental policies of their predecessors, which they see as having created unsustainable burdens for the future.

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