ungrudging

/'ʌn'grʌʤiɳ/

Thân thiện

She offered ungrudging praise for her colleague's success.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Given or done freely and willingly, without reluctance or resentment: Describes an action, gift, or feeling offered with a generous and willing spirit, without any sense of bitterness or envy. 2. Not begrudging; not feeling or showing envy or ill-will: Characterizes an attitude that is free from jealousy or hidden resentment.

Usage

The adjective "ungrudging" is used to describe a positive, generous quality in a person's actions or feelings. It is often placed before a noun (e.g., ungrudging support) or used after a linking verb (e.g., Her praise was ungrudging). It emphasizes the complete absence of a negative feeling (reluctance, envy) in a positive action.

Examples

• The retiring manager received ungrudging praise from his entire team for his years of service.
• She gave her ungrudging consent to the plan, even though it meant more work for her.
• His ungrudging admiration for his competitor's skill was evident to everyone.
• They offered their ungrudging help to the new neighbors.

Advanced Usage

• "Ungrudgingly" (Adverb): The adverbial form describes how an action is performed.
  • He ungrudgingly shared the credit for the discovery with his junior colleagues.
• The term is often used in contexts involving praise, support, help, or admiration to highlight the purity and generosity of the sentiment.

Variants and Related Words

• Ungrudgingly (adv.): In a willing and generous manner, without reluctance.
• Grudging (adj.): Given or done reluctantly or resentfully. (This is the direct antonym of "ungrudging".)

Synonyms

• Willing
• Unstinting
• Wholehearted
• Generous
• Unreserved

Antonyms

• Grudging
• Reluctant
• Resentful
• Envious
• Stingy

Học thuật

Adjective

1. without envy or reluctance
   • ungrudging admiration