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A Word A Day : Grudging
Wednesday, 10th October 2007 : Today's Word is ...
Grudging
Pronunciation : grú-jjing
1. Done or given reluctantly, or doing or giving something reluctantly
2. Not disposed or inclined toward
3. That feels envy of another's possessions
4. Petty in giving or spending
Reluctant, Unwilling, Complaining, Resentful, Rancorous, Disinclined, Loath
Warm-hearted, Willing, Eager
• I had given one man and thought it too much, while he gave four without grudging them.
• As an American, however, I cannot help grudging another of our most popular daughters to even the best of Englishmen.
1. Grudgingly : Adverb
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