begrudgingly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/

Definition

In a way that shows you are reluctant to give or allow something, often because you feel it is unfair or that you deserve it more.

Examples

• She begrudgingly agreed to lend him the money.

• He begrudgingly admitted that his rival had played a better game.

• The child begrudgingly shared his toys with his sister.

How to Use begrudgingly

begrudgingly admit (collocation)

To admit something with reluctance or resentment. — "He begrudgingly admitted that his opponent had played well."

begrudgingly agree (collocation)

To agree to something with reluctance or resentment. — "She begrudgingly agreed to the proposal, though she didn't like it."

begrudgingly give (collocation)

To give something with reluctance or resentment. — "He begrudgingly gave his last piece of cake to his sister."

Synonyms of begrudgingly

Words with a similar meaning to begrudgingly:

• reluctantly
• unwillingly
• grudgingly
• churlishly

Antonyms of begrudgingly

Words with the opposite meaning to begrudgingly:

• willingly
• enthusiastically
• graciously

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