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resentment
A deep-seated, emotionally charged aversion or grudge toward people or groups, often arising from a feeling of inferiority or disadvantage.
Seine politischen Ansichten waren von tiefen Ressentiments gegen die Elite geprägt.
His political views were shaped by deep resentments against the elite.
'Ressentiment' (resentment) is a word used in elevated written language and often appears in intellectual, political, or sociological discussions. It is rather rare in normal everyday speech.
Der Artikel analysiert die sozialen Ressentiments in der Gesellschaft.
The article analyzes social resentments in society.
The word comes from French. This explains the spelling and pronunciation, which are unusual for German. It is pronounced roughly 'Ressanti-mo(n)'.
Seine Rede war voller Ressentiments und Vorurteile.
His speech was full of resentments and prejudices.
The aversion is always directed 'gegen' (against) a person or group. This person or group is in the accusative.
Er hegt seit seiner Kindheit ein Ressentiment gegen Autoritäten.
He has harbored a resentment against authority figures since childhood.
'Ressentiment' (resentment) is often used with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'hegen' (to harbor), or 'schüren' (to stir up). 'Hegen' is a particularly formal and fitting choice.
Populisten schüren gezielt Ressentiments in der Bevölkerung.
Populists deliberately stir up resentments among the population.
hatred
'der Hass' and 'das Ressentiment' both have to do with strong dislike and resentment. 'Hass' is more direct and stronger; it can be shown openly and is directed against a person, group, or thing. 'Ressentiment' is usually a deep, longer-hidden resentment. It often arises because someone feels disadvantaged or inferior. In everyday language, 'Hass' is much more immediately understandable. 'Ressentiment' fits better when you want to speak more precisely about an inner attitude or a social tension.
Gegen die erfolgreiche Kollegin entwickelte er ein stilles Ressentiment.
He developed a quiet resentment toward his successful colleague.
Sein Hass auf den alten Chef war so groß, dass er nicht mehr über ihn sprechen wollte.
His hatred of his former boss was so great that he no longer wanted to talk about him.