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begrudging

UK
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

Translations

begrudgingadjective
more begrudging
Comp.
most begrudging
Super.
UK
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/
à contrecœurSe dit d’une action, d’une parole ou d’un geste faits sans envie, avec mauvaise grâce.
He offered a begrudging apology after the argument.
Il a présenté des excuses à contrecœur après la dispute.
réticentSe dit d’un assentiment, d’un geste ou d’une concession accordés avec réticence.
The manager gave a begrudging approval to the proposal.
Le directeur a donné une approbation réticente à la proposition.
Synonyms
resentful
discontented
grudging
reluctant
unwilling
begrudgeverb

begrudging

Gerund

begrudged
Past Simple
begrudged
Past Participle
begrudging
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
US
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
Synonyms
envy
grudge
be envious of
be jealous of
resent

Definitions

begrudgingadjective
Reluctant or resentful about giving or allowing something.
She gave him a begrudging nod of approval, even though she wasn't entirely convinced.
Done, given, or said with reluctance or ill will.
He offered a begrudging apology that revealed his resentment.
begrudgeverb
To envy or resent the good fortune or pleasure of someone.
She begrudged her sister's success in the competition.
To give or allow something reluctantly or with displeasure.
He begrudged every penny spent on the repairs.
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