Resent
to feel or express bitterness, anger, or offense about something believed to be unfair or insulting
verbResent
to feel or express bitterness, anger, or offense about something believed to be unfair or insulting
verbImagine This
Picture a student who is passed over for the lead role. Each time the director praises the winner, the student's jaw tightens and a stubborn, bitter feeling begins to simmer inside—a quiet resentment taking root.
Sounds Like
ri-ZENT
Looks Like
resembles the words 'resentment' and 'present' (letters and sound are similar; related in root sense of feeling)
Remember This
Resent is the verb form; its noun form is resentment and its adjective form is resentful. Common pattern: resent someone for doing something or resent that something happened.
Other Forms
Connect With
grudge, bitterness, take offense, be offended by, envy, begrudge
Note
Do not confuse with 'present' or 'resentful' (adjective). Use 'resent' to express feeling offended or bitter about a real or perceived wrong. Typical structures: resent someone for + gerund/noun; resent that + clause; resent the fact that + clause.