grudging

/'grʌdʤiɳ/

Thân thiện

He gave a grudging nod of agreement after losing the debate.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Given or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully: Describes something done unwillingly, often with a sense of resentment or stinginess.
   • Characterized by or showing reluctance or envy: Describes an attitude or feeling of being unwilling to give, grant, or accept something.

Usage

The adjective "grudging" is used to modify nouns, describing actions, consent, praise, or attitudes that are given with noticeable reluctance or a lack of generosity. It often implies a negative feeling behind the action.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • He gave a grudging apology after being pressured by his boss.
  • There was grudging admiration in her voice when she complimented her rival's work.
  • The team offered only grudging support for the new policy.

Advanced Usage

• "grudging respect/admiration": Respect or admiration that one is unwilling to give but feels compelled to acknowledge due to the quality or achievement of another.

  • The veteran critic had a grudging respect for the young director's bold film.

• "grudging consent/approval": Permission or agreement given very reluctantly.

  • The council finally gave its grudging consent to the construction plans.

Variants and Related Words

• Grudgingly (adverb): In a reluctant or resentful manner.

  • She grudgingly admitted that he was right.

• Begrudging (adjective): Often used synonymously with "grudging," meaning given or conceded reluctantly or resentfully.

  • He felt a begrudging sense of obligation to help.

Synonyms

• Reluctant: Unwilling and hesitant.
• Resentful: Feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation.
• Stingy: Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous.
• Half-hearted: Without enthusiasm or energy.

Antonyms

• Willing: Ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
• Generous: Showing a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected.
• Enthusiastic: Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
• Wholehearted: Showing or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. petty or reluctant in giving or spending
   • a niggardly tip
2. of especially an attitude
   • gave grudging consent
   • grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory

Từ đồng nghĩa

• niggardly
• scrimy