好词典

resentful

UK //rɪˈzent.fəl//US //rɪˈzent.fəl//

词源

源自16世纪法语 'ressentir'(强烈感受),由 're-'(再次) + 'sentir'(感受)构成,后加形容词后缀 '-ful' 表示充满某种情绪。

adjective

❶ 形容因感到不公平或被冒犯而心怀怨恨或不满的情绪,通常表现为持续的不愉快或愤怒。

“She gave him a resentful look after he took credit for her idea.”

(当他将她的想法据为己有时,她怨恨地看了他一眼。)

“He felt resentful towards his boss for promoting someone less experienced.”

(他对老板提拔了一个经验不足的人感到愤愤不平。)

同义词:bitter, indignant, aggrieved

常见短语

feel resentful — 因认为受到不公正对待而产生持续的不满情绪,常用于描述人际关系中的矛盾。

“Employees may feel resentful if they perceive favoritism in promotions.”

(如果员工认为晋升中存在偏袒,可能会感到愤懑。)