resentful
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Beyond that, the main point of similarity between Bessette and Diana is that the paparazzi hounded both – Diana to death, and Bessette to resentful exhaustion.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
Mr. Eyman draws a picture of “an increasingly resentful child . . . dragged through a succession of cow towns and surrogate fathers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
When Dave screws up, you get a performance improvement plan and Dave gets resentful.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025
She is resentful of Blundy, thwarted in her career, simmering with resentment.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025
He became sullen, resentful, angry, and his memory seemed to be blown away.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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