resentful

Definition

  • adjective: having or showing a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair
  • adjective: full of 'resentment'
  • synonyms: irritable, acrimonious, bitter

Examples

  • He's 'resentful' of his boss. = He feels 'resentful' toward his boss.

  • She is 'resentful' about being demoted.

  • a 'resentful' letter to the editor

Movie quotes

  • (..) you know what it does for the traffic. So, when you say you're concerned about him, you actually are concerned? Yes, of course. It actually is a childish feud? He's always been so resentful. You can imagine the Christmas dinners. Yeah... No... God, no. I'd better, erm... Hello again. - Hello. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1