Resent(verb) to be sensible of; to feel. Resent(verb) in a good sense, to take well; to receive with satisfaction. Resent(verb) in a bad sense, to take ill; to consider as an injury or affront; to be indignant at. Resent(verb) to express or exhibit displeasure or indignation at, as by words or acts. Resent(verb) to recognize; to perceive, especially as if by smelling; -- associated in meaning with sent, the older spelling of scent to smell.