resentable

adj

resentable

adj

Etymology From resent + -able.

1

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 Michigan:
  • 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:

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