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as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
he is still resentful about being passed over for a promotion
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as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
resentful of her cousin's wealth
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Recent Examples of resentful
Now stationed in London, he’s nicknamed Martian by his colleagues and reacquainted with his resentful college-age daughter (India Fowler).
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Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Howard, comparisons of the two, due to similarities such as he and Shaq both being drafted No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic and playing the center position, led Shaq to become resentful of him.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Incompatible partners, on harder days, may consistently feel resentful, combative or simply annoyed in one another’s presence.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Money can’t buy love Which brings me back to my point that some of the most resentful people in America right now seem to be angry billionaires.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Howard, comparisons of the two, due to similarities such as he and Shaq both being drafted No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic and playing the center position, led Shaq to become resentful of him.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Incompatible partners, on harder days, may consistently feel resentful, combative or simply annoyed in one another’s presence.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Money can’t buy love Which brings me back to my point that some of the most resentful people in America right now seem to be angry billionaires.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resentful
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As a result, Black individuals were beaten at random by angry mobs throughout the nation’s capital, including outside of the White House, according to BlackPast, which reported police didn’t intervene.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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One protester was shot to death by a Capitol police officer while at the head of an angry mob pushing through a door.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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In her telling, Peppers had no interest in an exclusive relationship with her and yet still had a violent jealous streak.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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There also were more unsettling moments, such as the scene in which Emilia throws Jessi (Gomez) onto a bed in a fit of jealous rage.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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And the video was a next-gen, next level piece of moviemaking, a cinema verité of the raping of the American farm, a vast, cynical travesty played out in broad daylight in Reagan’s twisted America.—
SPIN Editors,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ironically, Voyager dramatically improved with what could be a cynical casting stunt: adding the alluring Jeri Ryan (constantly wearing a catsuit, no less).—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Several years later, the property is still a sore subject for Atwater.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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After all, shin splints, sore feet, and blisters can ruin any activity.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, morning temperatures dipped into the single digits, with wind chills amplifying the bitter cold.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article As much of the U.S. endures the bitter cold, the MLB hot stove isn’t exactly offering much warmth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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But engaging with those properties could mean putting even more money into her pocket and represent an explicit affirmation of her rancorous positions.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Contrast that with the current perception of American college campuses (and, to an extent, campuses across the wider world) constantly portrayed as rancorous battlegrounds in the culture wars, where dissenting ideas are often collateral damage, as are those promulgating them.—
Shaun Carver,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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