verb🔗ShareTo be unwilling to give or allow (someone something)."My parents grudgingly allowed me to stay out late this weekend. "attitudecharactermoralnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied."My brother grudgingly agreed to help with the dishes after complaining about it all morning. "attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hold or harbour with malicious disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously."The older brother grudgingly helped his younger sibling with their homework, clearly envious of the younger child's quick understanding. "attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo feel compunction or grief."My brother grudgingly agreed to help with the yard work, clearly feeling some compunction about it. "emotionmindattitudesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe state of bearing a grudge."His grudging towards his sister simmered for weeks after the argument. "attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnwilling or with reluctance."her grudging acceptance that her rival deserved the award"attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
