The ad caused more than a few wild eyed racists to engage in their furtive, resentful, paranoid, juvenile behavior which is often standard fare for many of the men and women who fall into this camp.
If the employee leaves the disciplinary meeting feeling deflated, frustrated and resentful, then the negative behavior is less likely to improve.
Here, moment to moment, we have many opportunities to choose to give freely - to "bestow blessings" - and to say no to transactional behavior that leaves us resentful or beholden.
bitter |ˈbitər| 2 (of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment : I don't feel jealous or bitter.
Be empathetic, but do not absorb OCD behaviors to avoid becoming resentful.
As Facebook has consolidated its power as a mobile advertising behemoth and has cut off developers' access to data, start-ups and investors have become resentful of what they see as anti-competitive behavior.
How parents can encourage good behavior in their kids--without making them resentful.
In January 1998 Parliament, resentful of what was seen as Mr. Havel's arrogant behavior with his new wife and his meddling in political affairs, elected him to a second presidential term by only one vote.
Eventually I grew hardened and suspicious, resentful of her attempts to brush aside years of similar behavior with others of her siblings.
If you envision that the resentful party can still be a positive contributor, point out the unacceptable behavior while reaffirming your commitment to that individual.
Instead of guiding positive behavior, they ignore the child's perspective and can make them feel powerless, confused, or resentful.
