begrudging
1
7.0
- adjective
- /bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
:
renuente
- The team showed a begrudging acceptance of the new rules, even if they didn't like them.
But there's kind of a, there's kind of a begrudging, how do I describe?
- But there's kind of a, there's kind of a begrudging, how do I describe?
Examples
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There appears to be a begrudging realization that America is facing a startups crisis, with business start-ups having dropped by 27 percent from 2006 to 2009.
Academic text (2011) -
One might object, however, that they are too halfhearted or begrudging to elicit much loyalty, especially during times of crisis and war.
Academic text (1998) -
"I was with his mother last night for a while," she said with a begrudging smile.
Fiction book (1997) -
Then, slowly, a begrudging smile spread across his face.
Fiction book (1991) -
As a result, many MMA fans have developed what could be called a begrudging affection for him.
Blog text (19) -
But there's kind of a, there's kind of a begrudging, how do I describe?
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Framing their actions as "putting up with it" was a way to label poor conditions as such and entailed a begrudging endurance of those conditions' worst manifestations as they arose.
Academic text (2017) -
New Delhi might view such conditions as punitive or as only a begrudging acceptance of the deal, a result that would undermine the goodwill Washington sought to build by launching a broad strategic partnership.
Academic text (2006) -
Notwithstanding this begrudging exoneration of the actions of delegates from nine states, the balance of the article proceeds on the basis of a cloud of assumed impropriety by all delegates.
Academic text (2016) -
Despite her reservations, she offered a begrudging compliment about his presentation.
Synonyms
247
3.5
Not willing to do something because you feel unsure
139
3.4
Not wanting to do something and doing it only because you must
12
6.9
Not willing to do something
5
6.2
Given or done when someone does not want to
5
6.4
Not willing to do something because you do not really want to
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Etymology
Begrudging comes from be- plus grudge, where a grudge is a quiet feeling of anger or envy. Think of it as 'giving with a grudge' — you do something but do not want to and feel bitter inside. That's why begrudging means doing something with reluctance or quiet resentment.