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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