Meanings
comparative more resentable · superlative most resentable
- Deserving resentment.
A privileged killing, on the other hand, is not seen as resentable and is never a case where revenge should be taken.
1971, Behavioral science: Volume 16, University of Michigan1 more example
The team’s wealth, the team’s hubris, the team’s blustery ownership, the team’s corporate facade these are all resentable qualities; I get it.
2009 August 2, Bruce Weber, “Reflections of a Yankee Fan”, in New York Times
Origin
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