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Meaning of grudging

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

grudging

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ//ˈɡɹʌ.dʒiŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).

  2. To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.

  3. To hold or harbour with malicious disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously.

  4. To feel compunction or grief.

noun

Definitions

  1. The state of bearing a grudge.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Unwilling or with reluctance.

    Example: her grudging acceptance that her rival deserved the award