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- [gruhj-ing]
- /ˈgrʌdʒ ɪŋ/
- /ˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gruhj-ing]
- /ˈgrʌdʒ ɪŋ/
Definitions of grudging word
- adjective grudging done, arranged, etc., in order to settle a grudge: The middleweight fight was said to be a grudge match. 1
- noun grudging a feeling of ill will or resentment: to hold a grudge against a former opponent. 1
- verb with object grudging to give or permit with reluctance; submit to unwillingly: The other team grudged us every point we scored. 1
- verb with object grudging to resent the good fortune of (another); begrudge. 1
- verb without object grudging Obsolete. to feel dissatisfaction or ill will. 1
- noun grudging Given, granted, or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully. 1
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Origin of grudging
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English. See grudge, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Grudging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grudging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
grudging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grudging
adjective grudging
- reluctant — unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate.
- unwilling — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- complaining — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
- resentful — full of or marked by resentment.
- rancorous — full of or showing rancor.
Antonyms for grudging
adjective grudging
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
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