rə̇ˈzentmənt, rēˈz- noun
( -s )
Etymology: French resentiment, ressentiment, from Middle French, from resentir, ressentir to resent (from Old French) + -ment
1. : a feeling of indignant displeasure because of something regarded as a wrong, insult, or other injury : umbrage
2.
a. obsolete : a state of feeling an emotion or sentiment or a sensation (as of smell) ; sometimes : a keenly felt emotion : a sharp sense, perception, or realization
b. archaic : a specific emotion or expression of an emotion (as appreciation, interest, good will)
Synonyms: see offense