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grudged

/ɡɹʌdʒd/

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

Examples :

"She grudged her sister the new phone, as she had been saving for it for much longer. "
attitude emotion character moral value

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compunction noun

/kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/

A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

"Having forgotten to return Sarah's library book, I felt a slight compunction about it. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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unwilling adjective

/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

Not willing; reluctant

"We are unwilling to restore his previous privileges after his betrayal of our trust."

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dissatisfied adjective

/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/

Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.

"My brother was dissatisfied with his school report because he didn't get the marks he wanted. "

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daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

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grumble noun

/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/

A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

"The distant thunder produced a low grumble that shook the windows. "

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complaining verb

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

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malicious adjective

/məˈlɪʃəs/

Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

"The student's malicious comment about his classmate's new shoes hurt her feelings. "

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complain verb

/kəmˈpleɪn/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."