resentment
gb/ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/ us/ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/
B2
Angličtina
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neheztelés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
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neheztelés
B2
Vzorec užití:
resentment toward/against [someone/something]
She felt deep resentment toward her boss for taking credit for her work.
Nagyon neheztelt a főnökére, amiért az a sajátjaként tüntette fel a munkáját.
Years of resentment had built up between the two families.
Évek alatt felgyülemlett a neheztelés a két család között.
He tried to hide his resentment, but it showed in his voice.
The decision caused widespread resentment among the employees.
Their friendship ended due to unresolved resentments.
Učební příklady
I have resentment toward my neighbor because he was rude.
Neheztelek a szomszédomra, mert udvariatlan volt.
She has resentment against her old teacher.
Neheztel a volt tanárára.
He feels resentment when he thinks about the past.
They show resentment toward the new rules.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resentment' with 'regret'. 'Resentment' is about anger or bitterness toward someone or something, while 'regret' is about wishing something had not happened or that you had done something differently.
Význam
Anger from unfair treatment
Kolokace
deep resentment
|harbor resentment
|feel resentment
|grow resentment
|resentment toward
Synonyma
bitterness (Often emphasizes long-lasting emotional pain from unfair treatment.)
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grudge (Implies a lasting resentment toward someone, often with intent to remember the wrong.)
Antonyma
forgiveness (Letting go of anger and resentment toward someone who has wronged you.)
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goodwill (A friendly, kind, and positive feeling toward others.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A strong feeling of anger because you think someone has treated you badly or unfairly.
A feeling of persistent anger, bitterness, or displeasure caused by a perception of being wronged or treated unfairly.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
resentment
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/
US/ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
re - sent - ment (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sent)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: resentment
- Plural: resentment, resentments
Příbuzná slova
Forms
resentments
noun
Core family
resent
verb B2
resentful
adjective
Related words
resentfully
adverb
Výrazy
build up resentment
1/bˈɪld ˈʌp ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/
fixed phrase
Gradually grow angry feelings
To slowly start feeling more and more angry or bitter about something.
Příklady
- Resentment built up over the years as he was passed over for promotions.
- If you don’t talk about problems, resentment can build up in a relationship.
harbor resentment
1/hˈɑɹbɚ ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/
fixed phrase
Keep anger inside for long time
To keep feeling angry or bitter about something for a long time without letting it go.
Příklady
- She harbored resentment toward her brother for years after the argument.
- It's unhealthy to harbor resentment; it can damage relationships.
nurse a resentment
1/nˈɚs ə ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/
fixed phrase
Deliberately keep anger alive
To keep feeling angry about something and not try to stop that feeling.
Příklady
- He nursed a resentment against his former boss for decades.
- Rather than nursing a resentment, she chose to forgive.