单词 | begrudging |
释义 | begrudgingadj. Originally: that shows dissatisfaction with something or someone. In later use: characterized by or displaying envy or resentment of another's success, happiness, or wealth; reluctant to give praise or show admiration; (also, of admiration, respect, etc.) given resentfully or reluctantly. Cf. grudging adj. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > anger > indignation or resentment > [adjective] wrothc950 disdainousc1430 indigned1490 wrath1535 disdainful1548 stomachate1575 indignant1590 dudgeon1592 snarling1593 grudgeful1596 stomached1603 offended1607 stomachful1610 injured1634 indign1652 resentful1656 disobliged1673 piqued1689 begrudging1693 sorea1694 huff1714 indignant1744 dudgeoned1796 miff1797 miffed1805 ear-sore1865 niffed1880 the mind > emotion > anger > indignation or resentment > [adjective] > characterized by or showing wrothc1000 highOE wrackfulc1230 indignant1590 snarling1599 umbrageous1601 indignatorya1624 resenting1634 resentful1656 affronted1663 bridling1673 begrudging1693 wrathy1873 the mind > emotion > suffering > displeasure > discontent or dissatisfaction > [adjective] > exhibiting or expressing discontent begrudging1693 dissatisfied1800 1693 W. Freke Full Enq. Power of Faith App. 74 I know at first a begrudging Elder Brother may disdain thus to receive his Younger Brother in Raggs. 1751 T. Crowley Life & Adventures of Mademoiselle de la Sarre Pref. 16 A begrudging or disdainful Look..cancels at once the obligation. 1854 North Amer. & U.S. Gaz. (Philadelphia) 25 Feb. 1/5 Every word on this subject is admirable and refreshing, if only by contrast with the begrudging praise of many English writers. 1882 School Newspaper 2 Oct. 148/1 If we show ourselves equal to the emergency, they will doubtless not prove themselves begrudging in their congratulations. 1963 J. F. Martin Trav. Life's Highway to Success xviii. 118 Convert your mind in such way as not to be critical, begrudging and unhappy because they are happy. 2015 J. Rebanks Shepherd's Life (2016) 207 My granddad was no animal rights activist, but like many of the local men he had a begrudging respect for foxes. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.1693 |
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