grudgingly

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing reluctance or unwillingness, especially when doing something that is required or expected

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Synonyms

petulantly , unwillingly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grudgingly
mildly , gently , quietly , slowly , boldly , coldly , wisely , defiantly , finally , ultimately

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Variants

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grudging , grudgingly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'bearing a grudge' or 'harboring a resentment'. The modern sense developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'grudgingly' contains the letter sequence 'grud' which is also found in the word 'grudge'.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout describes her father as 'grudgingly' allowing her to keep her Christmas present, a doll named Dill.

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Related Concepts

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1. reluctance: The state of being unwilling or slow to act or agree. 'Grudgingly' can be seen as a manifestation of reluctance.

2. resistance: The act of opposing or refusing to comply with someone's wishes or authority. 'Grudgingly' can be used to describe a reluctant form of resistance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'grudgingly' is often used to depict characters who are reluctant to perform a task or admit a truth. In music, it can be used to convey a sense of reluctance or resignation.

How to Memorize "grudgingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person doing a task they don't want to do, dragging their feet and expressing reluctance with every step.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grudgingly' with the image of a child being forced to eat their vegetables.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grumbling Reluctantly Underneath Disguised Enthusiasm' to remember the meaning of 'grudgingly'.

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