Antonyms for be grudging


Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : bih-gruhj
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈgrʌdʒ


Definition of be grudging

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from be- + Middle English grucchen "to murmur" (see grudge). Related: Begrudged; begrudging; begrudgingly.
  • As in involuntary : adj automatic; not done willingly
  • As in jealous : adj desirous; wary
  • As in unwilling : adj not in the mood
  • As in bitter : adj hostile, nasty
  • As in dissatisfied : adj discontented, unhappy
  • As in envious : adj jealous, resentful
  • As in forced : adj compulsory, strained
  • As in jealousy : noun envy
  • As in resent : verb be angry about
  • As in spite : verb offend, hurt
  • As in stint : verb economize; hold back
  • As in begrudge : verb wish that someone did not have
  • As in covet : verb desire strongly
  • As in deny : verb disagree, renounce, decline
  • As in envy : verb be jealous of another
  • As in grudge : verb feel resentful; give unwillingly

Synonyms for be grudging

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