resentments

Noun

resentment (countable and uncountable, plural resentments)

1. Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
   • Amongst the most violent against him was Mrs. Bennet, whose dislike of his general behaviour, was sharpened into particular resentment, by his having slighted one of her daughters.1813 January 27, [Jane Austen], chapter III, in Pride and Prejudice: […], volume I, London: […] [George Sidney] for T[homas] Egerton, […], →OCLC, page 19

   Synonyms:

   grudge, rancor, grievance

2. (obsolete) The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression.
   • It is a greater wonder that so many of them die, with so little resentment of their danger.1651–1653, Jer[emy] Taylor, ΕΝΙΑΥΤΟΣ [Eniautos]. A Course of Sermons for All the Sundays of the Year. […], 2nd edition, London: […] Richard Royston […], published 1655, →OCLC
3. (obsolete) Satisfaction; gratitude.
   • The Council taking notice of the many good services performed by Mr. John Milton […] have thought fit to declare their resentment and good acceptance of the same.1651, The Council Book