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resentment

/ˈrɛsɛnmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does resentment mean?

noun

A feeling of deep and often bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly or unjustly; a feeling of deep-seated resentment.

Example

"The politician's scandalous behavior fueled widespread resentment among the public."

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