resentment

S2 W2

BrE /ˈrɛz.ənt.mənt/ AmE /ˈrɛz.ənt.mənt/

noun en → es

1 ANGER/UPSET [uncountable] B1

a feeling of anger and unhappiness because someone has done something that you think is unfair or wrong, especially over a long period of time

resentimiento, rabia, enojo

  • feel resentment towards somebody

Collocations feel resentment towards someone · hold a grudge against someone

  • She felt a deep sense of resentment towards her former boss.

    Ella sentía un profundo resentimiento hacia su ex jefe.

2 DISLIKE [uncountable] B2

a feeling of dislike or opposition, especially because someone has done something that you think is unfair or wrong

desagrado, rechazo, aversión

  • have a feeling of resentment towards somebody

Collocations resent someone's actions · resent being treated unfairly

  • He has a strong sense of resentment against the government.

    Él tiene un fuerte desagrado hacia el gobierno.