Begrudging Meaning in English
word · lemma: begrudge
bɪˈɡɹədʒ
bih-GRUH-jing
bɪɡɹˈʌdʒɪŋ
bih-GRUJ-ing
Definition
Showing unwillingness or reluctance to give or do something, often because of envy or resentment. A begrudging action is done unwillingly or with bad feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or somewhat literary registers. Common collocations: 'begrudging acceptance', 'begrudging admiration'. Not about physical unwillingness, but emotional reluctance, often linked to envy or resentment.
Spanish: rencoroso - de mala ganaPortuguese (BR): rancoroso - contrariadoPortuguese (PT): rancoroso - a contragostoChinese (Simplified): 勉强的 - 不情愿的Chinese (Traditional): 勉強的 - 不情願的Hindi: अनिच्छा से दिया गया - ईर्ष्यालुArabic: على مضض - بحسدBengali: অনিচ্ছুক - ঈর্ষাপূর্ণ (অভিপ্রায়সহ)Russian: неохотный - завистливый (по настроению)Japanese: しぶしぶの - いやいやのVietnamese: miễn cưỡng - ghen tị (ngầm)Korean: 꺼리는 - 마지못한Turkish: isteksiz - kıskançlık içerenUrdu: بے دلی سے - حسد کے ساتھIndonesian: enggan - dengan rasa iri
Example Sentences
She gave him a begrudging smile.
basic
He offered a begrudging apology.
basic
Their support was begrudging at best.
basic
He accepted the decision with a begrudging nod.
natural
Her begrudging admiration showed she still respected him, despite their arguments.
natural
You don't have to give me your begrudging thanks—I was happy to help.
natural