Synonyms for resentful
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ri-zent-fuh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈzɛnt fəl |
Top 10 synonyms for resentful Other synonyms for the word resentful
- argumentative
- bellicose
- catty
- chill
- cold
- competitive
- contentious
- contrary
- disapproving
- dour
- embittered
- hard
- ill-disposed
- inhospitable
- inimical
- malevolent
- malicious
- malignant
- militant
- nasty
- opposed
- opposite
- oppugnant
- ornery
- pugnacious
- rancorous
- scrappy
- sour
- surly
- unfavorable
- unfriendly
- unkind
- unpropitious
- unsociable
- unwelcoming
- viperous
- virulent
- vitriolic
- warlike
Définition of resentful
Origin :- 1650s, from resent + -ful. Related: Resentfully; resentfulness.
- adj hostile
- 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
Antonyms for resentful
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