HyperDic: grudging

English > 2 senses of the word grudging:
ADJECTIVEallgrudgingof especially an attitude
allgrudging, niggardly, scrimypetty or reluctant in giving or spending
grudging > pronunciation
Soundsgrah'jhihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > grudging: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf especially an attitude.
Examples
  • "gave grudging consent"
  • "grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory"
Broaderunwillingnot disposed or inclined toward
Adverbsgrudginglyin a grudging manner
English > grudging: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningpetty or reluctant in giving or spending.
Synonymsniggardly, scrimy
Broaderstingy, ungenerousUnwilling to spend
Spanishescaso, roñoso, tiñoso
Catalanescàs, ronyós, tinyós

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