lingering resentment

Frequency: 6.68.5 per million words

A feeling of resentment that lasts a long time.

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Examples (20)

  • A lingering resentment from the argument still affected their relationship.
  • Despite the apology, there was still some lingering resentment between them.
  • Despite their reconciliation, there was a lingering resentment in his tone.
  • The unfair policy caused lingering resentment among the employees.
  • The company faced lingering resentment from former employees regarding their termination.
  • She tried to let go of the lingering resentment she felt towards her ex-husband.
  • She couldn't shake off the lingering resentment she felt towards her ex-partner.
  • Years after the war, lingering resentment remained in the border regions.
  • Years passed, but the lingering resentment between the two factions never fully disappeared.
  • His lingering resentment prevented him from attending the reunion.
  • His passive-aggressive comments revealed his lingering resentment.
  • There is a sense of lingering resentment over how the inheritance was divided.
  • The historical injustice left a lingering resentment among the affected communities.
  • The manager failed to address the lingering resentment within the team.
  • There was a sense of lingering resentment in the air after the contentious meeting.
  • Any lingering resentment dissipated after their honest conversation.
  • He tried to overcome his lingering resentment, but it was a difficult process.
  • He harbored lingering resentment against his parents for their strict upbringing.
  • The novel explores themes of forgiveness and the destructive power of lingering resentment.
  • The article explored the lingering resentment felt by the local community.