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Meaning of Begrudgingly
The primary meaning of "Begrudgingly" is to do something with a feeling of reluctance or resentment.
Etymology of Begrudgingly
The word "Begrudgingly" originates from the verb "begrudge", which means to envy or resent someone's success or advantages.
The verb "begrudge" comes from the Old English words "bē" (meaning "against" or "opposite") and "grucian" or "grēgan" (meaning "to murmur" or "complain"), and has been in use since the 14th century.
Synonyms
reluctantly
unwillingly
hesitantly
grudgingly
resentfully
sourly
sullenly
peevishly
irritably
testily
petulantly
crossly
crankily
disagreeably
unenthusiastically
uncooperatively
halfheartedly
lukewarmly
apathetically
indifferently
impassively
unresponsively
unconcernedly
detachedly
aloofly
standoffishly
unfriendlily
brusquely
curtly
bluntly
harshly
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "Begrudgingly" as doing something unwillingly or with reluctance, often because you do not want to give something or admit something.
- * It can also imply a sense of resentment or displeasure in performing an action.
Usage Examples
- She begrudgingly agreed to help her brother move, but made it clear she had better things to do.
- * He accepted the award begrudgingly, feeling that someone else was more deserving.
- * The company begrudgingly raised the employees' salaries after months of negotiations.
Antonyms
willingly
enthusiastically
eagerly
readily
cheerfully
gladly
happily
cooperatively
obligingly
kindly
generously
warmly
friendly
affably
cordially
willingly
voluntarily
unselfishly
selflessly
freely
openly
wholeheartedly