B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
risentito
resentful, bitter, aggrieved
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
astiosorancoresooffesoamareggiatoinvidioso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
serenosoddisfattopacificoserenobonario
Usage note
'Risentito' means feeling ongoing resentment. 'Rancoroso' means harbouring long-lasting rancour. 'Astioso' implies bitter spite. 'Amareggiato' means embittered. 'Offeso' describes being offended (more temporary). 'Rancore' (noun) = lasting grudge.
Example
"È ancora risentito per come è stato trattato dall'ex capo."
"He is still resentful about how he was treated by his former boss."
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