grudging
verb
Form of grudge , present participle of grudge.
Simple meaning
To be unwilling to give or allow.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɹʌdʒɪŋ
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Definition
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verb
present participle of grudge
To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).
Used this way, grudging is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It keeps things gentle rather than emphatic.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Understated and gentle
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Inflected forms
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A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation.
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