resentment

Example Sentences

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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

The money poured in, leading to resentment among cohorts who felt they’d been shortchanged, none more so than Bob Gimlin, Patterson’s wingman in the field during the infamous shoot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Let go of the grief and resentment and longing that you had for your father, for now at least, and get the job done.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

However, it also noted some resentment from young people who complained there were insufficient youth services and alternative places to gather.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

A certain amount of skepticism and even resentment was felt by many of the chess players who took the time to read it.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady