noun

resentment

resentment, bitterness, indignation

He felt a deep resentment towards his boss.

He felt a deep resentment towards his boss.

Her resentment grew over the years.

Her resentment grew over the years.

resentment ((towards/against sb./sth.)) She felt resentment towards her colleagues.

Synonyms: bitterness, indignation, anger; Antonyms: contentment, forgiveness

From Latin 're-' (again) + 'sentire' (to feel). It means to feel something unpleasant again and again.

Think of 're-sending' an angry thought in your mind over and over.

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