resentful

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/

Definition of resentful

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.
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adj

  1. Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.
  2. Harboring resentment, full of resentment, at a given moment.
    “‘Them bloody chaps 'ave a cushy job,’ said little Martlow with resentful envy. ‘Just fly over the line, take a peek at ol' Fritz, and as soon as a bit o' shrapnel comes their way, fuck off 'ome jildy, toot sweet.’”
    “Is it serving Hashem to be machmir and resentful, rather than adhere to the letter of the law and be relaxed and happy?”

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Etymology

From resent + -ful.

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