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Italian

risentimento

/ri.zen.tiˈmen.to/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 8,354

Meaning

resentment

  • lasting bitterness caused by a wrong or offense
  • a feeling of hurt mixed with anger

In a sentence

Prova ancora risentimento verso suo fratello.

He still feels resentment toward his brother.

C'è risentimento tra i due cugini?

Is there resentment between the two cousins?

Non voglio vivere con tanto risentimento.

I don't want to live with so much resentment.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
risentimentomasculine · singular
risentimentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Stronger and longer-lasting than rabbia.
  • Often used with provare, nutrire, covare.
  • Usually followed by verso or per.

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