Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

Definitions of begrudge

verb to envy or resent the good fortune or possessions of someone else

Example Sentences

A1 I don't begrudge her success.

A2 He begrudged his friend's new car.

B1 She begrudged having to work overtime without extra pay.

B2 I can't begrudge him for wanting to pursue his dreams.

C1 She begrudged the fact that her colleague got promoted instead of her.

C2 He begrudged the time he wasted on a project that didn't go anywhere.

Examples of begrudge in a Sentence

formal I do not begrudge him his success as he has worked hard for it.

informal I don't begrudge her for getting the promotion, she deserved it.

slang I ain't gonna begrudge you for treating yourself to some new shoes.

figurative She couldn't help but begrudge her sister for always getting more attention from their parents.

Grammatical Forms of begrudge

past tense

begrudged

plural

begrudges

comparative

more begrudging

superlative

most begrudging

present tense

begrudge

future tense

will begrudge

perfect tense

have begrudged

continuous tense

is begrudging

singular

begrudges

positive degree

begrudge

infinitive

to begrudge

gerund

begrudging

participle

begrudging

Origin and Evolution of begrudge

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'begrudge' originated from Middle English 'bigrucchen' which meant 'to envy or resent the good fortune of someone'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'begrudge' has evolved to also include feelings of resentment or reluctance to give or allow.