Altruistic and Resentful

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Altruistic adjective - Having or showing a concern for the welfare of others.

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Resentful is an antonym for altruistic.

Resentful adjective - Having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages.

Usage example: resentful of her cousin's wealth

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Altruistic is an antonym for resentful.

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Resentful and Altruistic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/altruistic/resentful

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