grudging

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling of reluctance or unwillingness, often hiding behind a mask of politeness or indifference.

  - "Despite his grudging acceptance of the new policy, many employees continued to resist."
  - "The coach gave a grudging compliment to the losing team."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95143900"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grudging
mumbling , stumbling , grumbling , tumbling

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Variants

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grudging , grudgingly , grudge , grudged , grudger , grudgers , grudges

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'reluctant' or 'bearing a grudge'. Derived from Old English 'grunian' meaning 'to grumble'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grudgingly' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The word 'grudging' is often used interchangeably with the word 'begrudgingly'. However, 'begrudgingly' implies a stronger sense of resentment or dislike.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reluctance: A feeling of unwillingness or slowness to act or cooperate. 'Grudging' is a more nuanced form of reluctance, often hiding behind a mask of politeness or indifference.

2. Bearing a grudge: Refusing to forgive or forget a past injury or offense. 'Grudging' can also refer to a reluctance or unwillingness to do something, even when it is necessary or desired.

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Culture

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In literature, 'grudging' is often used to describe characters who are unwilling to accept change or new ideas. It can also be used to portray a sense of grudging respect or admiration.

How to Memorize "grudging"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person reluctantly doing something, such as a child being forced to eat their vegetables or an employee being asked to work overtime.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grudging' with reluctance or unwillingness. Think of a person who is grudgingly doing something they don't want to do.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grumbling Reluctantly Underneath' to remember the meaning of 'grudging'.

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