# resentful vs respectful

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### resentful
*adjective · IPA /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ · frequency rank #30,202*
Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.

### respectful
*adjective · IPA /ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/ · frequency rank #11,101*
Marked or characterized by respect

## Source
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