resentfully
1
5.8
- adverb
- /rɪˈzɛntfəlɪ/
:
resentidamente
- Finally, after supper, as he was resentfully picking up his book, she said: "Sweetie, you seem troubled."
- said resentfully
- thought resentfully
- glared resentfully
I'm still auditioning, she says resentfully.
- I'm still auditioning, she says resentfully.
Examples
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From time to time, he saw hunters watching them resentfully from hiding.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Were you together?" She thought just a moment too long, then, resentfully, snapped, "No."
Fiction book (1994) -
"Who is this Andrew?" Peter asked resentfully as he entered the kitchen half an hour later.
Fiction book (1993) -
"Here and now," he cut in resentfully, "I'm going to catch fish for food and study." ,
Fiction book (2002) -
I said rather resentfully that I didn't think she had one.
Fiction book (1999) -
"Patty says your approval numbers are going stratospheric," he said a little resentfully.
Fiction book (2001) -
Liz looks up to him resentfully, but knows he's right.
Fiction book (1998) -
The accountant sniffed resentfully: "Do you think that abroad there is a land flowing with milk and honey?"
Fiction book (1996) -
"That's the expression most colleagues get when they realize who I am," Commarin said resentfully.
Fiction book (1997) -
He resentfully admitted that he didn't understand the assignment.
Synonyms
7
5.0
In an angry way because something seems unfair
4
6.4
In a way that shows anger or dislike
In a way that shows someone feels wronged or treated unfairly
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
In a way that shows deep, lasting anger toward someone
Antonyms
How Resentful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word resentfully comes from the parts re- 'again' and sent 'to feel', the same root as sense and sentiment. So to resent someone is to keep feeling bad or angry about them, and to act resentfully is to show that bitterness in your actions.