resented

Meanings

• verb (past participle)

  feeling of indignation and strong desire to harm or get revenge on someone for a perceived injustice or wrong

  - "After being fired from her job, she felt deeply resented and wanted to seek revenge."
  - "He resented being blamed for something he didn't do."
  - "She couldn't let go of her resentment towards her ex-husband."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with resented
remorse , rehearse , applause , enchase , replenish

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Variants

List of all variants of resented that leads to same result
resent , resented , resenting , resents

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Etymology

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From Old French resenester, meaning 'feel again'. The word is related to the Latin word resensere, which means 'feel anew' or 'feel again'.

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Trivia

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1. Resentment can lead to physical symptoms, such as headaches, muscle tension, and increased heart rate.

2. Resentment is often considered a negative emotion, but it can also serve as a motivator for positive change.

3. In some cultures, holding a grudge and expressing resentment is seen as a sign of strength and honor.

4. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using letters only found in the word 'resented' is 'stewed'.

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Related Concepts

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1. forgiveness: Forgiveness is the opposite of resentment, and involves letting go of anger, bitterness, and the desire for revenge.

2. reconciliation: Reconciliation is the process of restoring friendly relations between people who have been at odds, often after a period of resentment.

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Culture

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In literature, resentment is a common theme in many works, such as Shakespeare's Hamlet, where the protagonist harbors deep resentment towards his uncle for murdering his father. In music, resentment is expressed in various genres, such as blues and heavy metal.

How to Memorize "resented"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or situation that makes you feel resented. Imagine the emotions and sensations you experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'resented' with a strong, negative emotion, such as anger or bitterness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-E-S-E-N-T-E-D to remember the meaning: 'Re-experience Emotions, Seek Negative Thoughts, Express Desire for Revenge'.

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