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Antonyms for resentful


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-zent-fuh l
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈzɛnt fəl



Definition of resentful

Origin :
  • 1650s, from resent + -ful. Related: Resentfully; resentfulness.
  • adj hostile
Example sentences :
  • She saw the lift of her head, the incredulous, resentful look in her eyes.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • And on his countenance there was a sour, querulous, resentful expression.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • It is enough that we will not be proud, resentful, or unforgiving.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Yes, I dealt sorely with you there, and you are right to be resentful.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "She told you about me," she charged, with resentful stress.
  • Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
  • "I didn't mean to disturb any one," said Dick, sulky and resentful.
  • Extract from : « The Flying Mercury » by Eleanor M. Ingram
  • He turned to cast a quizzical glance at the back of the resentful lover.
  • Extract from : « Out of the Depths » by Robert Ames Bennet
  • Till then his tone had been resentful, dull, without sarcasm.
  • Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
  • And only then did Schomberg look up with a dull, resentful expression.
  • Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad
  • Paul might bring on notoriety by some fierce, resentful act.
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee

Synonyms for resentful

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