ressentiment
[ French ruh-sahn-tee-mahn ]
/ French rə sɑ̃ tiˈmɑ̃ /
noun
any cautious, defeatist, or cynical attitude based on the belief that the individual and human institutions exist in a hostile or indifferent universe or society.
an oppressive awareness of the futility of trying to improve one's status in life or in society.
Origin of ressentiment
From French, dating back to 1940–45; see origin at
resentment
Words nearby ressentiment
responsiveness,
responsor,
responsory,
responsum,
respray,
ressentiment,
rest,
rest area,
rest assured,
rest cure,
rest energy