CEFR B2

begrudgingly

adverb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: reluctantly, unwillingly, grudgingly, churlishly

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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."

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