Melancholy

Melancholy is a feeling of bitter sadness. It’s usually seen as a more in-depth emotion, with strings attached. People who suffer from depression may feel melancholy often. It can be used as an adjective as well.

Adjective: Her melancholy smile seemed to hold more than just resentment.

Noun: A feeling of melancholy bathed the island in its gloom.

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Resentment

A feeling of bitterness for someone, something, an event, etc..

Criticism only breeds resentment.

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