resent

/rɪˈzɛnt/

Other forms: resented; resenting; resents

To resent something is to feel anger or bitterness toward it. You might resent someone who has treated you poorly.

To resent is a strong, negative feeling. You may resent the accusation that you were stealing cookies, or when a teacher yelled at you for whispering, even though everyone else was too. You might resent a friend who has more money or friends than you. Lots of people resent celebrities because they're famous and wealthy. If your friend borrowed a sweater and didn’t return it, you would probably resent it. Resenting is the opposite of being grateful.

Definitions of resent

1. verb

   feel bitter or indignant about
   “She resents being paid less than her co-workers”

   types:

   grudge, stew

   bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings

   type of:

   dislike

   have or feel a dislike or distaste for
2. verb

   wish ill or allow unwillingly
   synonyms: begrudge