Grudged: meaning, definitions and examples

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grudged

 

[ ษกrสŒdส’d ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

resentfully withheld

Grudged is the past tense of the verb grudge, which means to be unwilling to give or spend something, often out of resentment or jealousy. It suggests a reluctance to grant something, particularly in a context where the individual feels wronged or envious.

Synonyms

begrudged, held back, resented.

Examples of usage

  • She grudged paying for his meal.
  • He grudged her success despite his hard work.
  • They grudged the donations to the charity.
Context #2 | Noun

resentful feeling

Grudge can also refer to a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury. People often hold grudges when they feel wronged and may struggle to forgive.

Synonyms

animosity, bitterness, resentment.

Examples of usage

  • He has held a grudge against her for years.
  • Their unresolved issues led to a long-standing grudge.
  • Forgiveness is difficult when a deep grudge exists.

Translations

Translations of the word "grudged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ressentido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฐเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachtragend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dendam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ะฐะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zazdrosny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจใฟใ‚’ๆŒใค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ressentiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rencoroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kinci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›ํ•œ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุชู‚ูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvistivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกvistlivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€€ๆจๅœจๅฟƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavisten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hatur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะบ ัะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒซแƒฃแƒšแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kinli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resentido

Etymology

The word 'grudge' originates from Middle English 'grugge', which comes from the Old French 'grugir', meaning to murmur or grumble. This word is rooted in the Latin 'grugire', which means to grumble or complain. The transformation of its spelling and meaning occurred over centuries, reflecting the evolution of the English language. Initially, it was more associated with a general sense of complaint, but by the late 14th century, it took on the more specific meaning of a persistent feeling of resentment or ill will. The concept of grudging comes from a deep emotional state where one feels wronged or slighted and is unwilling to forgive or forget the offense. This historical progression highlights the human tendency to hold onto negative feelings and the cultural significance of forgiveness and resentment in interpersonal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,409 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.