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grudging

/ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

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

  • To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.

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

  • To feel compunction or grief.

noun

Meaning

  • The state of bearing a grudge.

adjective

Meaning

  • Unwilling or with reluctance.

    "her grudging acceptance that her rival deserved the award"