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    Ressentiment (en. Resentment)

    /ʁɛsɑ̃timɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feeling of bitterness and resentment towards an affront or injustice.
    His resentment towards his former boss prevents him from moving forward.
    Son ressentiment envers son ancien patron l'empêche d'avancer.
    Emotional state marked by accumulated grudges.
    The resentment he feels isolates him from his friends.
    Le ressentiment qu'il éprouve l'isole de ses amis.
    Negative sentiment weighing on a person's psychology.
    Resentment can cause problems in relationships.
    Le ressentiment peut causer des problèmes dans les relations.

    Etymology

    From French, derived from the verb ressentir.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    misplaced resentment
    A feeling of bitterness without justification.
    ressentiment mal placé
    put resentment aside
    Forgetting past grudges to move forward.
    laisser le ressentiment de côté
    outburst of resentment
    Revenge or reaction motivated by a feeling of bitterness.
    coup de ressentiment

    Related Words

    bitterness
    Feeling of anger or persistent resentment.
    rancœur
    grudge
    Desire to avenge an offense.
    rancune
    animosity
    Lasting hostility towards someone.
    animosité

    Slang Meanings

    To have resentment
    He has resentment towards those who betrayed him.
    Il a du ressentiment contre ceux qui l'ont trahi.
    To be in resentment
    She is always in resentment because of her ex.
    Elle est toujours dans le ressentiment à cause de son ex.