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grudging

/ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/ adjective · British & US

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What does grudging mean?

adjective

Showing reluctance or unwillingness; unwillingly or with reluctance.

Example

"She accepted the invitation with a grudging smile."

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Words that share this root

grudge grudgingly grudged grudges

What's another word for grudging?

reluctant unwilling averse sullen morose irksome

What's the opposite of grudging?

willing eager enthusiastic

Rhymes with grudging

grinding finding binding kindling