resentful /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ adjective2 •Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged. •Harboring resentment, full of resentment, at a given moment.Is it serving Hashem to be machmir and resentful, rather than adhere to the letter of the law and be relaxed and happy? — 2008 formsmore resentful · most resentful