How to use "resentful" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "resentful" in popular movie and book plots

  • Two detectives arrive but are unhelpful and resentful toward Grace because of an article she had previously written about police brutality.  - Sisters (1973 film)
  • Despite being granted a mansion to live in my the king of Na, Gustave is still resentful of his rejection and lack of magical powers.  - SaGa Frontier 2
  • She does it to impress Bud, but he becomes angry and resentful that Sissy defied him, and challenges her.  - Urban Cowboy
  • The Prince realizes that he is somewhat resentful of Calogero's status.  - The Leopard
  • Johnny Kovak (Sylvester Stallone), another worker resentful of mistreatment, leads a riot.  - F.I.S.T.
  • They feel resentful at being manipulated but also realize they must do what they can to prevent the attack.  - Insomnia (novel)
  • Shaw, however, is sceptical of the Brigadier's claims of alien invasion and is resentful of being taken away from her research at Cambridge.  - Spearhead from Space
  • Binet, who plays "Pantaloon", grows ever more resentful of Moreau and his influence in the troupe.  - Scaramouche (novel)
  • His money launderer demands a greater percentage, while Manny grows resentful of Tony taking sole credit for their success.  - Scarface (1983 film)
  • Napoleon speeds to Albenga on horseback to find the army officers resentful and the soldiers starving.  - Napoléon (1927 film)
  • Now a Generation X teenager, Scott is resentful of his father’s absence, and resists dr Evil's attempts to get closer to him.  - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
  • While his grandfather is kind, mrs Glennie and her son Malcolm are resentful and exploitative.  - The Keys of the Kingdom
  • He grows resentful of the relationship and drives her out with an angry outburst, later regretting it.  - Alfie (1966 film)
  • Additionally, Kit is resentful that his familial tie to Ho is preventing him from advancement in the department.  - A Better Tomorrow
  • The Countess leaves for Austria, resentful of her children and of Lionel.  - The Last Man
  • She takes control of the store, and her business practices leave many Atlantans resentful of her.  - Gone with the Wind (novel)

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