Resentido (en. Bitter)

/re-sen-ˈti-ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who feels resentment.
He is resentful because he wasn't invited to the party.
Él está resentido porque no lo invitaron a la fiesta.
One who has an attitude of anger or hurt towards others.
His resentful tone made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Su tono resentido hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
One who shows bitterness or resentment.
She always talks about her ex with a resentful tone.
Ella siempre habla de su ex con un tono resentido.

Etymology

From the verb 'resentir', which means to feel again or strongly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be resentful
To feel resentment for an offense or grievance.
estar resentido
to feel resentful
To experience a feeling of bitterness.
sentirse resentido

Related Words

resentment
Feeling of pain or anger due to an offense.
resentimiento
bitterness
Feeling of persistent aversion towards someone.
rencor

Slang Meanings

A person who holds a grudge obsessively.
That guy is resentful; he can't let go of what was done to him.
Ese chico es un resentido, no puede dejar ir lo que le hicieron.
Someone who always complains about what has been done to them.
Don't pay attention to him; he's just resentful.
No le hagas caso, solo es un resentido.