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adjective
- 1. given or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully: "a grudging apology"
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GRUDGING definition: 1. A grudging action or feeling is one that you do or have unwillingly: 2. A grudging action or…. Learn more.
Grudging, which developed from grudge, made its English debut in the 1530s, and has been used ever since to describe someone who is unwilling or reluctant (“a grudging supporter”) or something done or given reluctantly or sparingly (“grudging respect”).
to not want to spend time or money on someone or something, or to not want to give something to someone: She grudged every hour she spent helping him. (also begrudge)
petty or reluctant in giving or spending. synonyms: niggardly, scrimy. stingy, ungenerous. unwilling to spend. adjective. unwilling or reluctant, of especially an attitude. “gave grudging consent” “ grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory” synonyms: unwilling. not disposed or inclined toward. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Grudging."
Grudging definition: displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness. See examples of GRUDGING used in a sentence.
A grudging feeling or action is felt or done very unwillingly. He even earned his opponents' grudging respect. There seems to be a grudging acceptance of the situation. Synonyms: reluctant, unwilling, hesitant, unenthusiastic More Synonyms of grudging. grudgingly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
Definition of grudging adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A complete guide to the word "GRUDGING": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
: a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will. held no grudge against those who mistreated him. Synonyms. Noun. down [chiefly British] grievance. resentment. score. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Choose the Right Synonym for grudge.
Define grudging. grudging synonyms, grudging pronunciation, grudging translation, English dictionary definition of grudging. adj. Reluctant; unwilling. grudg′ing·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
