Pronunciation: /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
adjective feeling or showing reluctance or unwillingness
A1 She gave a grudging apology after realizing she was wrong.
A2 The student received a grudging nod of approval from the teacher.
B1 The team accepted the new rules with grudging compliance.
B2 The employee's grudging acceptance of the new policy was evident.
C1 Despite his grudging attitude, he still managed to complete the project on time.
C2 The CEO's grudging acknowledgment of his competitor's success showed his competitive spirit.
adverb in a reluctant or unwilling manner
A1 She grudgingly agreed to help her friend with the homework.
A2 The child grudgingly ate his vegetables before getting dessert.
B1 The employee grudgingly accepted the new policy changes.
B2 The team grudgingly admitted defeat after a long and hard-fought match.
C1 The politician grudgingly compromised on the controversial issue to reach a resolution.
C2 The artist grudgingly accepted the critique of their latest masterpiece, knowing it would help them improve.
formal She gave a grudging nod of approval after much deliberation.
informal He offered a grudging apology for his mistake.
slang I could tell by her grudging tone that she wasn't happy about it.
figurative The sun made a grudging appearance from behind the clouds.
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