resentful
UK: rɪˈzɛntf(ə)l | US: rɪˈzɛntfəl
adj. feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly
resentful = resent<feel bitterness> + ful<full of>
- resent: From Latin re- (again) + sentire (to feel), implying "to feel again" (often negatively).
- ful: An Old English suffix meaning "full of" or "characterized by."
Etymology Origin:
The word "resentful" combines the verb resent, rooted in the idea of re-experiencing negative feelings, with the suffix -ful to describe a state of being filled with such emotions. Originally from Latin sentire (to feel), the prefix re- adds a repetitive or intensified nuance, evolving into modern English to convey persistent bitterness.
She gave him a resentful glare after being overlooked for the promotion.
His tone was resentful when he spoke about the unfair treatment.
The team grew resentful of their manager’s constant criticism.
Despite her smile, her words were deeply resentful.
He felt resentful for bearing the blame alone.