Resentful and Sweet

Resentful

Resentful adjective - Having or showing deep-seated resentment.
Usage example: he is still resentful about being passed over for a promotion

Sweet is an antonym for resentful.

Sweet

Sweet adjective - Granted special treatment or attention.

Resentful is an antonym for sweet.

Both words in one sentence

  • He and his wife, Merelan, were Sickeningly Sweethearts, but after Robinton was born he became jealous and resentful, taking it out on his sweet-natured son who only ever wanted his father's approval.
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