Synonyms of resentful
6 similar words
Another word for resentful is rancorous. Other synonyms of resentful are bitter, embittered and spiteful.
Synonyms and similar words for resentful
adjectiveInclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.
- unforgiving
- spitefulFilled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.
- rancorousFull of rancor; bitter; unforgiving.
- acrimonious
adjectiveHarboring resentment, full of resentment, at a given moment.
- bitterCynical and resentful.
- embitteredDeeply hostile, resentful.
Meaning of resentful
- adjective Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.
- adjective Harboring resentment, full of resentment, at a given moment.
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Questions about synonyms of resentful
- What is another word for resentful?
- Resentful has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rancorous, bitter, embittered and spiteful.
- What does resentful mean?
- Resentful means inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.
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