resent

verb

re·​sent ri-ˈzent How to pronounce resent (audio)
resented; resenting; resents

transitive verb

: to feel or express annoyance or ill will at
resented the implication

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. 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 See All Example Sentences for resent

Word History

Etymology

Middle French resentir to be emotionally sensible of, from Old French, from re- + sentir to feel, from Latin sentire — more at sense

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of resent was in 1612

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“Resent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

resent

verb
re·​sent ri-ˈzent How to pronounce resent (audio)
: to feel or state annoyance or anger at

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