Grudging

Synonyms of grudging

• reluctant
• resistant
• unwilling

Antonyms of grudging

• enthusiastic
• eager
• willing

Collocations of grudging

respect

Frequency: 70 %

He showed grudging respect for his opponent's skills.

approval

Frequency: 60 %

She gave a grudging approval to his proposal.

acceptance

Frequency: 50 %

The decision was met with grudging acceptance by the team.

compliance

Frequency: 45 %

He followed the rules with grudging compliance.

admission

Frequency: 40 %

She made a grudging admission of her mistake.

Idiomatic Expressions for grudging

• Phrase: grudging respect
  Meaning: acknowledgment of someone's abilities or qualities, even though it is done reluctantly
  Usage: Despite their differences, he had a grudging respect for his opponent's skills.