resentment
Example Sentences
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That’s guidance for the couple, not for guests who feel insulted by a lack of communication and use it as leverage for their resentment.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Residents told BBC Eye that strikes hitting residential areas risk deepening resentment, even among those who had previously been critical of the Iranian regime.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Mr. Blankfein contends that Goldman didn’t need government funds but was forced by the Treasury to accept them in October 2008, fueling public resentment of the firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Major purchases tied to mystery investors have sparked anger and resentment in Malibu.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
She began to feel resentment toward him without even knowing who he was.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Vocabulary lists containing resentment
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Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) Tribute List
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