Resentment And Bitterness

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb to envy or resent the good fortune or possessions of someone else

  • I do not begrudge him his success as he has worked hard for it.
  • I don't begrudge her for getting the promotion, she deserved it.
  • I ain't gonna begrudge you for treating yourself to some new shoes.
  • She couldn't help but begrudge her sister for always getting more attention from their parents.

verb to cause annoyance or resentment

  • The criticism from her colleagues continued to rankle her.
  • It really rankles me when people don't clean up after themselves.
  • That comment really rankled me, dude.
  • The memory of his betrayal still rankles in her heart.