Vocabulary
Resentment
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Urdu meaning
تعصب، حسد، ناراضگی، برا ماننے والا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- When there is lack of credible information from the state, especially if civilians are caught in the crossfire, anger and resentment in local communities will only grow.
- The undercurrents of resentment and discontent cannot be ignored by those who are currently at the helm.
- High inflation and unemployment, macroeconomic tumult, visible corruption of ruling party elites and pervasive resentment towards the political status quo.
- The resentment this built, blew up in July 2024 when the high court issued a questionable judgement reinstating a controversial quota system that handed over government jobs to Hasina loyalists.
- Its rapid growth, aggressive strategy, and ability to woo clients away from traditional Western banks caused resentment and unease.
Synonyms
bitterness, indignation, irritation, pique, displeasure, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement,
Antonyms
contentment, happiness
Curator example
“his resentment at being demoted”
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