Examples of resent in a Sentence
She resented being told what to do.
He resented his boss for making him work late.
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Trump plainly resents the sentiment underlying the acronym.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
People might temporarily resent necessary difficult decisions, but will permanently lose faith in leaders who lack the courage to do what's right.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Instead of doing anything to correct her delinquent son, Mahnaz coddles the boy and resents those who attempt to discipline him.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 May 2025
The other boxers, especially rival LBF, begin to resent Camille for not carrying his weight with the team, driving a wedge between the young champ and best bud Matteo.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
People might temporarily resent necessary difficult decisions, but will permanently lose faith in leaders who lack the courage to do what's right.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Instead of doing anything to correct her delinquent son, Mahnaz coddles the boy and resents those who attempt to discipline him.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 May 2025
The other boxers, especially rival LBF, begin to resent Camille for not carrying his weight with the team, driving a wedge between the young champ and best bud Matteo.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
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“Resent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resent. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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resent
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re·sent
ri-ˈzent 
: to feel or state annoyance or anger at
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