resentful

Definitions

Characterized by or feeling bitterness at having been treated unfairly.

Full of or expressing indignation or ill will toward someone or something.

Examples

She felt resentful after being passed over for the promotion she had worked so hard to earn.

He grew resentful of his brother's constant success and the attention it brought him.

The employees were resentful of the new management policies that restricted their flexibility.

Synonyms

bitter indignant aggrieved grudging vengeful spiteful disgruntled

Antonyms

content forgiving grateful satisfied happy benevolent amiable