grudge holder
Never forgives slights
A grudge holder is someone who maintains resentment over past wrongs, real or perceived, refusing to forgive or move on.
The term carries mild disapproval—grudge holders are seen as nursing grievances longer than warranted: She's such a grudge holder; she's still mad about something I said five years ago.
The compound emphasizes the active choice to retain ill will rather than let it go.
- resentfulFeeling lingering ill will
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- vengefulWanting to harm back
- pettyOf little importance
- unforgivingShowing no leniency
spiteful · vindictive · axe to grind · scorned · brooding · simmering · festering · cold shoulder · silent treatment · passive aggressive · keeping score · long memory · chip on shoulder · carries a torch · bad blood · nursing wounds · offended · slighted
grudge holderforgiver
One who pardons
pardoner · absolver · reconciler · peacemaker · Nelson Mandela
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