resentful
/rɪˈzentfəl/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6022 in the learning path
愤愤不平的；怨恨的
Definitions
adj. angry because you believe you have been treated unfairly
愤愤不平的；怨恨的
Example
He felt resentful when his brother took all the credit.
哥哥把功劳全揽走时，他感到愤愤不平。
Employees may become resentful if promotion decisions appear to favour personal connections rather than professional ability.
如果晋升决定似乎更看重人脉而非专业能力，员工可能会心生不满。
Collocations
- feel resentful
- resentful of someone
- resentful towards someone
Word family
- resent (v.)
- resentment (n.)
- resentfully (adv.)
Synonyms
- bitter
- aggrieved
Usage tip
强调因自觉受到不公平对待而不满，不只是生气。
FAQ
- What does resentful mean?
- angry because you believe you have been treated unfairly
- How is resentful pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈzentfəl/, US /rɪˈzentfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
