resentment
das Ressentiment, die Ressentiments
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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.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ressentiments |
| genitive | des Ressentiments |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Ressentiment | die Ressentiments |
| accusative | das Ressentiment | die Ressentiments |
| dative | dem Ressentiment | den Ressentiments |
| genitive | des Ressentiments | der Ressentiments |
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'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.
grudge
Groll and Ressentiment both refer to a deep-seated aversion. Groll is often directed personally at someone who has hurt you in the past. A Ressentiment is more of an entrenched, emotionally charged aversion toward people or groups and often arises from a perceived sense of inferiority or disadvantage.
Aus dem Gefühl ständiger Benachteiligung entwickelte Paul ein Ressentiment gegen die Führungskräfte.
A feeling of constant disadvantage led Paul to develop resentment toward the executives.
Seit der schweren Beleidigung hegt Paul Groll gegen seinen früheren Kollegen.
Paul has held a grudge against his former colleague ever since the serious insult.
