resentment

Etymology

From Italian risentimento, or French ressentiment from an archaic usage of the verb ressentir via Old French sentir, from Latin sentiō, sentīre (“to feel”). Doublet of resentiment and ressentiment.

noun

  1. Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
    “I Love Lisa” opens with one of my favorite underappreciated running jokes from The Simpsons: the passive-aggressive, quietly contentious relationship of radio jocks Bill and Marty, whose mindless happy talk regularly gives way to charged exchanges that betray the simmering resentment and disappointment perpetually lingering just under the surface of their relationship. 08/05/2012, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “I Love Lisa” (season 4, episode 15; originally aired 02/11/1993)”, in AV Club
  2. (obsolete) The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression.
  3. (obsolete) satisfaction; gratitude
    The Council taking notice of the many good services performed by Mr. John Milton […] have thought fit to declare their resentment and good acceptance of the same. 1651, The Council Book

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