Begrudgery

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡrʌdʒəri/

Definitions of begrudgery

noun a feeling of resentment or ill-will towards someone due to their success or possessions

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a sense of begrudgery towards her friend's success.

A2 His begrudgery towards his colleague's promotion was evident in his attitude.

B1 The atmosphere in the office was filled with begrudgery after the announcement of the new manager.

B2 Her begrudgery towards her sister's achievements was causing tension in their relationship.

C1 The CEO's begrudgery towards his competitors was evident in his aggressive business tactics.

C2 Despite his success, he could not shake off the feeling of begrudgery towards those who had doubted him in the past.

Examples of begrudgery in a Sentence

formal Her constant begrudgery towards her colleagues' success was evident in her lack of enthusiasm during team meetings.

informal I can't stand her begrudgery every time someone gets a promotion before her.

slang Stop with the begrudgery, it's really bringing down the mood.

figurative The dark cloud of begrudgery followed him wherever he went, poisoning his relationships with envy.

Grammatical Forms of begrudgery

past tense

begrudged

plural

begrudgeries

comparative

more begrudgery

superlative

most begrudgery

present tense

begrudges

future tense

will begrudge

perfect tense

have begrudged

continuous tense

is begrudging

singular

begrudgery

positive degree

begrudgery

infinitive

to begrudge

gerund

begrudging

participle

begrudging

Origin and Evolution of begrudgery

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'begrudgery' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'begrucchen' which means to murmur or complain.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'begrudgery' has evolved to describe feelings of envy or resentment towards others' success or possessions.