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resentfulness

[/rɪˈzɛntfəlnəs/]
noun
ressentimento
1. the quality or state of feeling bitter, angry, or aggrieved about something perceived as unfair or insulting
Her resentfulness toward her colleague grew after the promotion was given to someone else.
O seu ressentimento em relação à colega cresceu depois que a promoção foi dada a outra pessoa.
2. a persistent feeling of displeasure or indignation
The resentfulness in his voice was evident when he spoke about the incident.
O ressentimento na sua voz era evidente quando ele falava sobre o incidente.
Synonyms
bitternessrancorindignationgrievanceumbrageanimosity
Antonyms
forgivenessacceptancecontentmentgoodwillbenevolence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ressentimento
most commonly used term
São Paulo
ressentimento
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ressentimento
standard usage
Portugal
ressentimento
standard usage; may also use 'amargura' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

nurse a resentment (cultivar um ressentimento)
harbor resentfulness (abrigar ressentimento)
stew in resentfulness (ficar ruminando ressentimento)
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