resent

CEFRB1

/ɹiˈzɛnt/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To feel angry about something unfair or unpleasant.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To be sensible of; to feel.

Examples

  • They resent foreign interference in the internal affairs of their country.

  • I resent his rude attitude.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɹiːˈsɛnt/
  • /ɹɪˈzɛnt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To express displeasure or indignation at.

  2. To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.

  3. To recognize; to perceive, especially as if by smelling; -- associated in meaning with sent, the older spelling of scent, to smell. See resent (intransitive verb).

More examples

In context

  • I resent your cynical remarks.

  • Do you resent us for offering you that choice?

  • The bride greatly resented being left at the church.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

Because he felt jealous, he would blank his sister's achievements every time she won an award.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From Middle French ressentir, resentir, from Old French resentir (Modern ressentir), from re- + sentir (“to feel”).