begrudging

[US]/bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
[UK]/bəˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to envy someone or something; to feel resentful about giving something away
adj.reluctant or unwilling, often due to resentment

Phrases & Collocations

begrudging praise

begrudging respect

begrudging admiration

begrudgingly admit

begrudgingly agree

begrudging success

begrudging help

begrudging acknowledgement

begrudging concession

Example Sentences

she gave a begrudging compliment to her rival.

he accepted the begrudging help from his colleagues.

they had a begrudging respect for each other's skills.

she offered a begrudging apology after the argument.

his begrudging acceptance of the rules was evident.

they shared a begrudging admiration for the winner.

she felt a begrudging sense of duty to help.

his begrudging attitude made collaboration difficult.

they exchanged begrudging smiles during the meeting.

she gave a begrudging nod of agreement.

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