# resentfully: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/resentfully
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: C1
Part of speech: adverb
IPA: /rɪˈzentfəli/

## Meaning in English
In a manner showing bitterness, anger, or indignation at having been treated unfairly or given an unwelcome task.
## 日本語の意味
不当な扱いを受けたり、不本意な役割を任されたりしたことに対して、苦々しさや怒り、憤りを示しながら行う様子を表します。
## English equivalents
- resentfully
- bitterly
- grudgingly
- indignantly
## Japanese equivalents
- 腹立たしげに
- 不満そうに
- 恨みがわしそうに
## Examples
- 彼は昇進した弟を恨めしそうにじっと見つめた。
  - English: He stared resentfully at his brother, who had received the promotion he felt he deserved.
- 社員たちは新しい方針に従わざるを得ず、休憩室で不満を漏らした。
  - English: The employees complied resentfully with the new policy, whispering complaints in the breakroom.
- 彼女は前夜の口論を引きずり、怒りをにじませて質問に答えた。
  - English: She answered his questions resentfully, clearly still angry about their argument the night before.
## Common patterns
- **comply resentfully**: Follow rules or orders while showing obvious bitterness Example: The staff complied resentfully with the budget cuts.

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