grudging

adjective

grudg·ing ˈgrə-jiŋ How to pronounce grudging (audio)

: unwilling, reluctant

a grudging supporter of the reform movement

a grudging admirer

: done, given, or allowed unwillingly, reluctantly, or sparingly

grudging compliance

grudgingly adverb

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In the 15th century, English jurist Sir John Fortescue observed, "Somme . . . obtayne gretter rewardis than thei have disserved, and yit grugge, seying they have [too] litill." Fortescue's grugge (an early spelling of the verb grudge) meant "to grumble and complain," just like its Middle English forerunner, grucchen, and the Anglo-French word grucer, which gave rise to the English forms. English speakers had adopted the "complain" sense of grudge by the late 13th century, and a century later they had added the extended sense "to give reluctantly." That second sense may have developed because people associated grudge with the related word begrudge (meaning "to give reluctantly," as in "I begrudged him a second chance.") Grudging, which developed from grudge, made its English debut in the 1530s.

Example Sentences

Her theories have begun to win grudging acceptance in the scientific community. He has earned the grudging admiration of his rivals.

Recent Examples on the Web The Chiefs kept it close for two quarters — including a seven-yard touchdown pass by Mr. Dawson — to gain some grudging respect from those who considered the AFL a lower brand of football with castoff players.

Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 In their first scene together, De Niro and Pacino play deadly adversaries who share a grudging respect for each other’s drive and professionalism.

Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022 This idea has gained a grudging acceptance in the Washington establishment since the 2017 National Security Strategy and 2018 National Defense Strategy.

A. Wess Mitchell, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 Pitchers express grudging amazement at his ability to crush offerings anywhere from his shoulders to his shoe tops.

Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 But Villanueva was not of a mind to accept even such grudging praise.

Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2022 Some of Trump’s allies, who testified reluctantly under subpoena, have expressed a grudging admiration of the production values.

Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 As Carmy nudges them, he is met with grudging respect by some of the veterans, and by open hostility from Richie (a convincingly belligerent Ebon Moss-Bachrach), who has been manager for a long time despite his bad temper and sloppy methods.

Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022 Both of those outlays were made within months of Trump’s grudging departure from the White House.

David Owen, The New Yorker, 15 June 2022 See More

单词	grudgingly
释义	grudging adjective grudg·ing ˈgrə-jiŋ 1 : unwilling, reluctant a grudging supporter of the reform movement a grudging admirer 2 : done, given, or allowed unwillingly, reluctantly, or sparingly grudging compliance grudgingly adverb Did you know? In the 15th century, English jurist Sir John Fortescue observed, "Somme . . . obtayne gretter rewardis than thei have disserved, and yit grugge, seying they have [too] litill." Fortescue's grugge (an early spelling of the verb grudge) meant "to grumble and complain," just like its Middle English forerunner, grucchen, and the Anglo-French word grucer, which gave rise to the English forms. English speakers had adopted the "complain" sense of grudge by the late 13th century, and a century later they had added the extended sense "to give reluctantly." That second sense may have developed because people associated grudge with the related word begrudge (meaning "to give reluctantly," as in "I begrudged him a second chance.") Grudging, which developed from grudge, made its English debut in the 1530s. Example Sentences Her theories have begun to win grudging acceptance in the scientific community. He has earned the grudging admiration of his rivals. Recent Examples on the Web The Chiefs kept it close for two quarters — including a seven-yard touchdown pass by Mr. Dawson — to gain some grudging respect from those who considered the AFL a lower brand of football with castoff players. Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 In their first scene together, De Niro and Pacino play deadly adversaries who share a grudging respect for each other’s drive and professionalism. Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022 This idea has gained a grudging acceptance in the Washington establishment since the 2017 National Security Strategy and 2018 National Defense Strategy. A. Wess Mitchell, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 Pitchers express grudging amazement at his ability to crush offerings anywhere from his shoulders to his shoe tops. Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 But Villanueva was not of a mind to accept even such grudging praise. Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2022 Some of Trump’s allies, who testified reluctantly under subpoena, have expressed a grudging admiration of the production values. Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 As Carmy nudges them, he is met with grudging respect by some of the veterans, and by open hostility from Richie (a convincingly belligerent Ebon Moss-Bachrach), who has been manager for a long time despite his bad temper and sloppy methods. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022 Both of those outlays were made within months of Trump’s grudging departure from the White House. David Owen, The New Yorker, 15 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology from present participle of grudge entry 1 First Known Use circa 1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1 grudgingly adverb as in begrudgingly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance begrudgingly angrily belligerently coldly cooly coolly frigidly hostilely disdainfully scornfully contemptuously rudely provocatively obnoxiously stingily ungenerously parsimoniously Antonyms & Near Antonyms generously well amply liberally handsomely unstintingly bounteously lavishly bountifully munificently kindly reasonably courteously thoughtfully sweetly considerately cheerfully nicely graciously hospitably cordially cheerily amiably freehandedly affably genially congenially openhandedly freeheartedly friendlily good-naturedly good-heartedly See More
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