resentfully

This adverb describes an emotional state characterized by a mixture of anger and a sense of injustice. It is typically used to describe a person's reaction to a perceived slight, an unfair distribution of rewards, or a restrictive situation they find oppressive. The tone is inherently negative and suggests a lingering, internal bitterness rather than an explosive outburst.

Because it describes an internal feeling manifested through outward behavior, it frequently modifies verbs of perception or communication, such as "looked," "sighed," or "replied." It differs from "angrily" in that it specifically implies the feeling of being wronged or undervalued, whereas anger can be general or righteous.