Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɛnt] (IPA) 
The word "resent" is spelled with the letter combination "re" representing the sound /ɹiː/, followed by the sound /z/ represented by the letter "s", and finally the sound /ɛnt/ represented by the letters "en" and "t". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ɹiːˈzɛnt/. To resent means to feel bitter or angry about something that has happened. It is important to spell words correctly in order to effectively communicate with others.
Resent is a verb that refers to a feeling of bitterness, anger, or displeasure towards someone or something, typically as a result of unfair treatment, perceived injustice, or personal offense. It involves harboring deep-seated feelings of resentment and holding negative emotions towards the perceived source of the injustice.
When a person resents another individual or group, they feel a strong sense of dissatisfaction or rejection, often accompanied by thoughts of ill-will or hostility. Resentment may arise when one believes they have been wronged, mistreated, or dismissed, leading to a persistent feeling of indignation towards the offending party. This emotion can permeate various aspects of life and relationships, affecting interactions, attitudes, and overall well-being.
To resent often implies a prolonged bitterness, where negative feelings are nurtured and held onto over time. It can lead to strains in personal relationships, as well as hinder personal growth or achievement. Resentment can emerge from real or perceived inequities and can be directed towards individuals, institutions, or societal norms.
Resentment can be recognized through its manifestations, such as bitterness, hostility, or withdrawal in one's behavior, or through verbal expressions of indignation or reproach. Overcoming resentment often requires acknowledging and addressing the underlying feelings, seeking understanding, forgiveness, or reconciliation to release the negativity associated with it.
Overall, resent is an emotional state that encapsulates feelings of bitterness, anger, and displeasure resulting from perceiving oneself as having been wronged, treated unfairly, or experiencing a personal offense.
To take ill; to consider as an injury or an affront; to be somewhat provoked at.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "resent" originated from the Latin word "resentire" which means "to feel, perceive, or be conscious of". This Latin root comes from the combination of the prefix "re-" meaning "back" and the verb "sentire" meaning "to feel". Over time, "resentire" evolved into Old French as "ressentir" with a similar meaning of feeling or perceiving. From Old French, it entered Middle English as "resenten" and eventually transformed into "resent" as we know it today.
