ルサンチマン
Meanings
1
A philosophical and psychological term for deep-seated resentment, often used in discussions of Nietzsche or social theory. In everyday Japanese, 恨み (うらみ) or 反感 (はんかん) are more common.
from French ressentiment
Nietzsche argued that ressentiment is one of the origins of morality.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に対するルサンチマンを抱くto harbor ressentiment toward someone
He harbored ressentiment toward his successful colleague.
- ルサンチマンから〈動詞〉to act out of ressentiment
That criticism seems to stem from ressentiment.