slightly resentful

Frequency: 5.75.9 per million words

Indicates a very small, often subtle, amount of resentment.

resentfulADVERB + resentful

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slightly

Examples (10)

  • After the promotion, John felt slightly resentful towards his colleague.
  • She couldn't help but feel slightly resentful about the extra work.
  • He looked slightly resentful when his idea was dismissed.
  • There was a slightly resentful tone in her voice.
  • Despite his best efforts, he remained slightly resentful of the unfair treatment.
  • The children grew slightly resentful after being told they couldn't play.
  • I noticed a slightly resentful expression on her face.
  • He was slightly resentful that he wasn't invited to the party.
  • A slightly resentful silence filled the room after the argument.
  • She tried to hide her slightly resentful feelings, but it was clear.