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grudging

The correct spelling is grudging.

How to pronounce grudging

/ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/

Say it like: Gru-dji-ng

The correct spelling is grudging. To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something). For example: "her grudging acceptance that her rival deserved the award"

Usage Examples

her grudging acceptance that her rival deserved the award

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).
  2. 2.To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.
  3. 3.To hold or harbour with malicious disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously.
  4. 4.To feel compunction or grief.

noun

  1. 1.The state of bearing a grudge.

adjective

  1. 1.Unwilling or with reluctance.

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