resentful of

Frequency: 7.416.2 per million words

Used to specify the person or thing (e.g., their success) that is the object of resentment.

resentfulresentful + PREPOSITION

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of

Examples (10)

  • He was very resentful of their success.
  • She grew increasingly resentful of her colleague's promotion.
  • Many employees felt resentful of the new management's policies.
  • The team became resentful of the extra workload placed upon them.
  • Are you resentful of the attention your sibling receives?
  • He has always been resentful of any criticism directed at him.
  • The villagers were deeply resentful of the government's decision to build a dam.
  • I don't want to sound resentful of your achievements, but I feel overlooked.
  • Despite her efforts, she couldn't help but feel resentful of his effortless rise to power.
  • They remained resentful of the injustice for many years.