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Resent

usgb/rɪˈzent/Volume
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Intensity

Resentment implies deep and lasting negative feelings, stronger than annoyance or irritation.

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She resented her coworker's rude comments for months.
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Unfair Treatment

Use 'resent' when you feel you've been treated worse than others or unjustly.

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He resented being overlooked for the promotion.
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Suppressed Emotion

Resentment is often a feeling kept inside rather than expressed directly.

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She quietly resented her friend's constant lateness.
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