English Explanatory Dictionary

resentful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.
  2. Harboring resentment, full of resentment, at a given moment.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-resentful.wav

Word forms

resentful more resentful most resentful

Etymology

From resent + -ful.

Synonyms

unforgiving spiteful rancorous acrimonious bitter embittered

Derived words

resentfully resentfulness unresentful
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