Grudging: meaning, definitions and examples

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grudging

 

[ หˆษกrษ™dส’ษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

reluctant attitude

Grudging refers to expressing or reflecting a lack of enthusiasm or willingness. It is often used to describe a reluctant or half-hearted response, typically where someone does something without any pleasure or eagerness.

Synonyms

begrudging, disinclined, reluctant, unwilling

Examples of usage

  • She gave a grudging apology after her mistake.
  • His grudging acceptance of the award was apparent.
  • He offered a grudging smile when he saw her.
  • They made a grudging agreement to work together.

Translations

Translations of the word "grudging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relutante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฟเคšเฅเค›เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช widerwillig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ enggan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะพั…ะพั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niechฤ™tny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธ‹ใ€…ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉticent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renuente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท isteksiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ง€๋ชปํ•ด ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชุฑุฏู‘ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neochotnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neochotnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹‰ๅผบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepripravljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัั‹ะปั‹า› ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ะตั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istษ™ksiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renuente

Etymology

The term 'grudging' originates from the verb 'grudge,' which traces back to the Old French word 'grouder,' meaning to murmur or complain. Its roots can be found in the Late Latin 'grutiare,' referring to a feeling of resentment or reluctance. Over time, the meaning has evolved to encompass a broader sense of unwillingness or reluctance in various contexts. The use of 'grudging' can be seen in literature and everyday speech to convey a sense of half-heartedness, often implying that one's actions are not driven by genuine feelings but rather compliance with obligation or necessity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,670, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.