RESENTMENT


Meaning of RESENTMENT in English

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

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