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grudging

/ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʌ.dʒiŋ/

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

Examples :

"My parents grudgingly allowed me to stay out late this weekend. "
attitude character moral negative

Related Words

Illustration reluctance

reluctance noun

/ɹɪˈlʌktəns/

Unwillingness to do something.

"Despite the tempting offer, Sarah showed a noticeable reluctance to stay late at the office. "

Illustration compunction

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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grudgingly adverb

/ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/ /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋliː/

In a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire.

"Sentence: "My brother grudgingly helped me with my homework because he wanted to play video games instead." "

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acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

Illustration unwilling

unwilling adjective

/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

Not willing; reluctant

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

Illustration dissatisfied

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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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."

Illustration complaining

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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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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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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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."