Animosity, a chip on one's shoulder, and acrimony are all synonyms for resentment. Contentment and happiness are antonyms of resentment. And here are 32 another word for resentment.
The noun "resentment" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 2 synonyms with 4 letters, 1 synonym with 5 letters, 4 synonyms with 6 letters, 2 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 4 synonyms with 9 letters, 4 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, and 1 synonym with 19 letters, for a total of 30 synonyms.
She felt deep resentment towards her colleague.
Resentment built up over years of silence.
His actions fueled her growing resentment quietly.
Resentment can poison relationships over time.
Let go of resentment for inner peace.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Empowerment | Disempowerment, oppression | Enablement, authority |
| Ambivalent | Unequivocal, certain | Equivocal, uncertain |
| Concentration | Inattention, distraction | Close attention, close thought |
| Segment | Whole, amalgamate | Piece, part |
| Accident | Intentionally, plan | Mishap, misfortune |
| Aforementioned | Subsequent, following | Previously mentioned, above-mentioned |
| Progression | Regression, decline | Development, progress |
| Consent | Dissent, forbid | Agreement, assent |
| Eloquent | Inarticulate, tongue-tied | Persuasive, expressive |
| Respected | Disrespected, contemptible | Esteemed, honored |
| Sensible | Irrational, foolish | Practical, realistic |
| Payment | Refund, reimbursement | Remittance, remission |
| Resemble | Differ, contrast | Look like, be similar to |
| Retention | Loss, forgetfulness | Preservation, maintenance |
| Forest | Desert, clearing | Woods, woodland |
| Chosen | Rejected, ignored | Selected, picked |
| Replacement | Original, substitution | Substitute, alternative |
| Prestige | Disrepute, obscurity | Status, standing |
| Irresponsible | Responsible, sensible, serious | Reckless, rash |
| Refresh | Stale, draining | Reinvigorate, revitalize |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Threshold | End, limit | Doorstep, sill |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Accomplishment | Failure, setback | Achievement, act |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Development | Decline, stagnation | Evolution, growth |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Dimension | Flatness, monodimensionality | Proportions, measurements |
| Disrespect | Respect, esteem | Contempt, lack of respect |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Respectful | Disrespectful, rude | Deferential, reverent |
| Compliment | Insult, criticism | Flattering remark, tribute |
| Eccentric | Ordinary, conventional | Unconventional, uncommon |
| Student | Teacher, instructor | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Complacent | Dissatisfied, humble | Smug, self-satisfied |
| Coherent | Incoherent, muddled | Logical, reasoned |
| Restrict | Allow, permit | Limit, set/impose limits on |
| Restricted | Roomy, unlimited, unrestricted | Cramped, confined |
| Extent | Limitation, restriction | Area, size |
| Impression | Neglect, disregard | Feeling, sense |
| Entity | Nonentity, non-existence | Organization, institution |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| Prudent | Unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant | Wise, well judged |
| Depress | Encourage, raise | Make sad, sadden |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Nonsense | Sense, meaning | Balderdash, gibberish |
| Entitle | Deny, restrict | Qualify, make eligible |
| Document | Erase, delete | Official paper, legal paper |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |