The difference between Indignant and Resentful

When used as adjectives, indignant means showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong, whereas resentful means inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.


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  1. Indignant as an adjective:

    Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

  1. Resentful as an adjective:

    Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: unforgiving spiteful"

  2. Resentful as an adjective:

    Harboring resentment, full of resentment, at a given moment.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: bitter"

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