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Grudgingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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grudgingly

 

[ ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a reluctant or unwilling manner

Grudgingly means doing something in a reluctant or unwilling manner. It implies a sense of resentment or displeasure towards the action being performed.

Synonyms

reluctantly, resentfully, sullenly, unwillingly

Examples of usage

  • She grudgingly agreed to help her friend with the move.
  • He grudgingly admitted that he was wrong.
  • The toddler grudgingly ate his vegetables.
  • We grudgingly accepted the new rules.
  • They grudgingly paid the fine.

Translations

Translations of the word "grudgingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 a contragosto

🇮🇳 अनिच्छा से

🇩🇪 widerwillig

🇮🇩 dengan enggan

🇺🇦 неохоче

🇵🇱 niechętnie

🇯🇵 しぶしぶ

🇫🇷 à contrecœur

🇪🇸 a regañadientes

🇹🇷 gönülsüzce

🇰🇷 마지못해

🇸🇦 على مضض

🇨🇿 neochotně

🇸🇰 neochotne

🇨🇳 勉强地

🇸🇮 nerad

🇮🇸 með tregðu

🇰🇿 қаламай

🇬🇪 არასასურველად

🇦🇿 istəksizcə

🇲🇽 a regañadientes

Etymology

The word 'grudgingly' originates from the verb 'grudge', which has been in use since the 14th century. 'Grudge' originally meant to feel ill will or resentment towards someone or something. Over time, the adverb 'grudgingly' evolved to describe actions done with a sense of reluctance or unwillingness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,341, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.