resentment
gb/ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/ us/ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/
B2
Inglese
~ 4700
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
state
1
Anger from unfair treatment
A strong feeling of anger because you think someone has treated you badly or unfairly.
Schema d'uso:
resentment toward/against [someone/something]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
deep resentment
|harbor resentment
|feel resentment
|grow resentment
|resentment toward
Temi
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She felt deep resentment toward her boss for taking credit for her work.
- Years of resentment had built up between the two families.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I have resentment toward my neighbor because he was rude.
- She has resentment against her old teacher.
- He feels resentment when he thinks about the past.
- They show resentment toward the new rules.
Grammatica
Forma base
resentment
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/
US/ɹɪzˈɛntmənt/
Sillabe e accento
re - sent - ment (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sent)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: resentment
- Plural: resentment, resentments
Famiglia di parole
Forms
resentments
noun
Core family
resent
verb B2
resentful
adjective
Related words
resentfully
adverb
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- He nursed a resentment against his former boss for decades.
- Rather than nursing a resentment, she chose to forgive.