resentment

Example Sentences

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Mama also began talking to me like an adult, telling me about her fears and resentment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

"Every trace of hatred, of resentment, of bitterness, of discontent."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

The Declaration of Independence was preceded by a decadeslong swell of resentment, incitement and violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

In frustration, he gave a great yowl, a protesting noise so full of resentment and anger the river water leaped in surprise.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin