To feel anger or bitterness about something perceived as unfair or insulting.
From Old French resentir, from Latin re- (again) + sentire (to feel). The word literally means 'to feel again,' suggesting the lingering nature of the emotion.
The word 'resent' literally means 'to feel again'—which perfectly captures why resentment is so powerful; it's not a one-time feeling but something you re-experience every time you think about what bothered you.
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