Marked by a feeling of angry displeasure at something regarded as wrong, injurious or insulting (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Marked by a feeling of angry displeasure at something regarded as wrong, injurious or insulting (adjective)”? The solution is RESENTFUL, a 9-letter word built on the root SENT (“feel, be aware, think”). It appeared in the September 21, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Victor is RESENTFUL that Martin demoted him and significantly cut his salary.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Marked by a feeling of angry displeasure at something regarded as wrong, injurious or insulting (adjective)” has the answer RESENTFUL (9 letters), built on the root SENT, which means “feel, be aware, think”. Browse the full September 21, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.