Resentful

/rɪˈzɛntfəl/ adjective

Resentful describes feeling angry or bitter because you think you have been treated unfairly. The feeling usually lasts and can grow stronger over time.

From French *ressentir* meaning 'to feel strongly', based on Latin *sentire* 'to feel'. Over time, English narrowed it to strong negative feelings about being wronged.

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