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resentment

resentment

Meaning of resentment

lasting hurt

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British English/rɪˈzɛntmənt/
American English/rɪˈzɛntmənt/
Russian transcription[nʲegədɐˈvanʲɪje]
resentment
resentment - негодование
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resentment with Russian translation

resentment usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Годы несправедливого отношения накопили в нём негодование.

Years of unfair treatment built up resentment in him.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она скрывала своё негодование, но это повлияло на их дружбу.

She hid her resentment but it affected their friendship.

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resentment belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

resentmentнегодование
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

resentment synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between resentment / indignation / outrage / anger / bitterness / grievance

🇬🇧English
resentment

a persistent feeling of bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly

C1Often

She felt a lingering resentment toward the company after being passed over for promotion.

Она испытывала длительное негодование к компании после того, как её не повысили.

I
🇬🇧English
indignation

angry displeasure at something considered unjust or offensive; often moral or public

C1Often

Public indignation grew after the revelations.

Общественное негодование возросло после публикации разоблачений.

O
🇬🇧English
outrage

a strong feeling of shock and anger, often widespread and intense

C1Often

The policy change provoked outrage among the community.

Изменение политики вызвало возмущение в сообществе.

🇬🇧English

a general emotion of strong displeasure or hostility; can be transient or intense

B2Very Often

His anger was obvious when he slammed the door.

Его гнев был очевиден, когда он хлопнул дверью.

🇬🇧English

a persistent resentful feeling that often turns sour or cynical over time

C1Often

He spoke with bitterness about his lost opportunities.

Он говорил с горечью о своих упущенных возможностях.

🇬🇧English

a complaint or cause of complaint, often formal or officially stated

C1Often

Staff filed grievances about the working conditions.

Сотрудники подали жалобы на условия труда.

D
🇬🇧English
displeasure

a formal or mild expression of dissatisfaction or disapproval

B2Often

The director expressed his displeasure with the report.

Директор выразил своё недовольство отчётом.

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How to pronounce resentment and what this word means

resentment translation: негодование. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce resentment

/rɪˈzɛntmənt/

resentment translation

негодование

resentment examples

Years of unfair treatment built up resentment in him.

resentment transcription

/rɪˈzɛntmənt/, /rɪˈzɛntmənt/

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resentment meaning: what does it mean?

lasting hurt

resentment pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

resentment is pronounced as /rɪˈzɛntmənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

resentment definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Years of unfair treatment built up resentment in him. Translation: Годы несправедливого отношения накопили в нём негодование.

Is resentment part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, resentment (негодование) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is resentment part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, resentment (негодование) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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