grudging Synonyms

grudging Meaning

Wordnet

grudging (s)

of especially an attitude

petty or reluctant in giving or spending

Webster

grudging (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Grudge

grudging Sentence Examples

  1. Despite his initial reluctance, Peter grudgingly admitted that his friend's idea had merit.
  2. The grudging applause from the audience revealed their lukewarm reception to the performance.
  3. Mary reluctantly accepted the position, giving her only a grudging consent.
  4. The politician gave a grudging apology after facing intense public pressure.
  5. The debtor paid his dues with a grudging reluctance, as if it pained him to part with his money.
  6. The coach reluctantly praised the team's efforts, giving grudging credit to their improved performance.
  7. The elderly woman grudgingly agreed to move to a retirement home after being pressured by her family.
  8. The grudging support of the community allowed the project to proceed, albeit with some hesitation.
  9. The student grudgingly studied for the exam, only motivated by the fear of failing.
  10. The doctor grudgingly prescribed a stronger medication, as he was concerned about the potential side effects.

FAQs About the word grudging

of especially an attitude, petty or reluctant in giving or spendingof Grudge

economical, close, covetous, envious, tight, resentful,careful, begrudging, saving, avid

lavish, altruistic,unselfish, hospitable, altruistic, benevolent, profuse, overgenerous, humanitarian, philanthropic

Despite his initial reluctance, Peter grudgingly admitted that his friend's idea had merit.

The grudging applause from the audience revealed their lukewarm reception to the performance.

Mary reluctantly accepted the position, giving her only a grudging consent.

The politician gave a grudging apology after facing intense public pressure.