Borrowed around 1600 from French ressentir, meaning “to feel strongly” or “to feel pain,” from re- and sentir, “to feel.” The modern sense of taking something as an injury or insult developed in the 1600s.
Borrowed around 1600 from French ressentir, meaning “to feel strongly” or “to feel pain,” from re- and sentir, “to feel.” The modern sense of taking something as an injury or insult developed in the 1600s.
What does resent mean?
To resent someone or something is to feel lasting anger or bitterness because it seems unfair, insulting, or unwelcome.
What grammar patterns are common with resent?
Common patterns are resent something, resent doing something, and resent someone for doing something.
Can resent be followed by an -ing form?
Yes. A sentence such as “I resent having to wait” is natural and common.
What is the difference between resent and regret?
To resent is to feel angry about something, while to regret is to feel sorry that it happened or that a choice was made.
Is resent the same as begrudge?
They are close, but begrudge often focuses on feeling that someone does not deserve what they have, while resent covers a wider range of anger about unfair or unwelcome situations.
Where does resent come from?
Resent came through French ressentir, built from re- and sentir, meaning “to feel.”