verb🔗ShareRegretter de donner, refuserTo be unwilling to give or allow (someone something)."My parents grudgingly allowed me to stay out late this weekend. "Mes parents ont regretté de me laisser sortir tard ce week-end.attitudecharactermoralnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGronder, se plaindreTo grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied."My brother grudgingly agreed to help with the dishes after complaining about it all morning. "Mon frère a accepté à contrecœur d'aider à faire la vaisselle après s'être plaint toute la matinée.attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntretenir, nourrir (une rancune)To 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. "Le frère aîné a aidé à contrecœur son jeune frère avec ses devoirs, manifestement envieux de la compréhension rapide du plus jeune enfant.attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRegretter, déplorerTo feel compunction or grief."My brother grudgingly agreed to help with the yard work, clearly feeling some compunction about it. "Mon frère a accepté à contrecœur d'aider aux travaux de jardinage, ressentant clairement une certaine compunction.emotionmindattitudesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRancuneThe state of bearing a grudge."His grudging towards his sister simmered for weeks after the argument. "Sa rancune envers sa sœur a mijoté pendant des semaines après la dispute.attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRéticent, à contrecœurUnwilling or with reluctance."her grudging acceptance that her rival deserved the award"Son acceptation à contrecœur que sa rivale méritait le prix.attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
