resentful
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Michael Winstanley told BBC Radio Manchester many in the Greater Manchester constituency were "resentful" about the by-election and felt like "political pawns".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The Huie footage included the newly freed, the parents still mourning, the skeptical people, the resentful people.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Agree on a plan for splitting costs, such as a 50/50 split or one that’s proportional to income, to ensure no one feels stretched or resentful.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
When made on a grand, industrial scale, art requires a team, always with the risk of significant contributors feeling discarded or resentful.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Ron looked for a moment as though he was going to laugh; he certainly caught Harry’s eye for the first time in days, but Harry was still feeling too resentful toward Ron to care.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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