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单词 begrudging
释义

begrudging

adjective

be·​grudg·​ing bi-ˈgrə-jiŋ How to pronounce begrudging (audio)
bē-
: said, done, or given reluctantly : grudging
begrudging acceptance/admiration/respect
begrudgingly adverb
… there have been indications during the past few years that the psychoanalytic community is, however begrudgingly, taking his ideas seriously. Susan Quinn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And Villanelle has very begrudging respect for this woman. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020 Philadelphia needs its rookie quarterback, Carson Wentz, to post 300 passing yards for a third consecutive week, because there is no running the ball against the Ravens, who have the most begrudging ground defense in the league. David White, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2016

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

begrudging 1 of 2

adjective

as in grudging

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • grudging
  • envious
  • resentful
  • jealous
  • grasping
  • invidious
  • avaricious
  • covetous
  • jaundiced
  • spiteful
  • green-eyed
  • distrustful
  • malicious
  • greedy
  • petty
  • suspicious
  • rapacious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • generous
  • kind
  • benevolent
  • unenvious
  • kindhearted
  • charitable
  • altruistic
  • well-meaning
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begrudging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of begrudge
as in resenting
to have a resentful awareness of and desire for (another's possessions or advantages) or to feel resentment toward (someone) over possessions or advantages I don't begrudge you your success—you earned it

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • resenting
  • envying
  • wanting
  • coveting
  • craving
  • desiring
  • salivating
  • hankering (for or after)
  • jonesing (for)
  • thirsting (for)
  • wishing (for)
  • hungering (for)
  • panting (after)
  • dying (for)
  • itching (for)
  • lusting (for or after)
  • longing (for)
  • yearning (for)
  • yenning (for)
  • aching (for)
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