resentment
Example Sentences
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With South Africa's unemployment rate of nearly 33 percent -- significantly higher when discouraged job seekers are included -- there is particular resentment towards working migrants.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Michelangelo’s burning resentment of Da Vinci kept him warm at night, and his hostility toward Raphael fueled his years-long dedication to tagging up the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Reform UK is also benefiting from a wider resentment at politics in general; a sense that from the NHS to the economy to border control, the state isn't working as it should.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
These utilization challenges are important for you — after all, you don’t want to end up with a shock tax bill and a lingering resentment against your adviser or accountant.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
Instead, he found himself faced with growing resentment and dissatisfaction.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
Vocabulary lists containing resentment
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Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) Tribute List
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