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begrudging

UK
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

Translations

begrudgingadjective
more begrudging
Comp.
most begrudging
Super.
UK
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/
He gave a begrudging nod of approval.
Он неохотно кивнул в знак одобрения.
She cast a begrudging glance at her friend's new car.
Она бросила завистливый взгляд на новую машину подруги.
Additional translations
скупой
недовольный
Synonyms
unwilling
reluctant
grudging
resentful
discontented
begrudgeverb

begrudging

Gerund

begrudged
Past Simple
begrudged
Past Participle
begrudging
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
US
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
He couldn't help but begrudge his friend's success.
Он не мог не завидовать успеху своего друга.
жалеть, неохотно/не хотеть делать/давать что-либо
They begrudge paying so much money for a second-rate service.
Они не хотят платить так много денег за услугу второго сорта.
недоброжелательно относиться
She seemed to begrudge every compliment she received.
Казалось, она недоброжелательно относилась к каждому комплименту, который получала.
Synonyms
envy
resent
be jealous of
be envious of
grudge

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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