resentment /ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/ noun3 •Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.Amongst the most violent against him was Mrs. Bennet, whose dislike of his general behaviour, was sharpened into particular resentment, by his having slighted one of her daughters. — 1813 •(no longer used) The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression.It is a greater wonder that so many of them die, with so little resentment of their danger. — 1651 •(no longer used) Satisfaction; gratitude.The Council taking notice of the many good services performed by Mr. John Milton […] have thought fit to declare their resentment and good acceptance of the same. — 1651 formsresentments