seem resentful

Frequency: 6.59.3 per million words

To give the impression of being resentful.

resentfulVERBS + resentful

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Examples (10)

  • She didn't say anything, but she did seem quite resentful about the decision.
  • After the promotion went to someone else, he began to seem resentful towards his colleagues.
  • The child would often seem resentful when his toys were taken away.
  • Even though she tried to hide it, her expression made her seem resentful.
  • Why do you always seem so resentful when I ask for help?
  • The employees started to seem resentful after the company announced pay cuts.
  • He tried to appear calm, but his body language made him seem extremely resentful.
  • At times, she can seem a little resentful of her younger sister's success.
  • Despite their apologies, the victim's family continued to seem deeply resentful.
  • If you keep quiet and seem resentful, people won't understand your feelings.