# grudgingly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/ · GRUDJ-ing-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that shows unwillingness, resentment, or a lack of enthusiasm.

## Examples

- She grudgingly accepted the apology, though her tone remained cold.
- The manager grudgingly agreed to grant the team an extra day to finish the project.
- He grudgingly shared his toys with the other children at the park.

## Synonyms

- reluctantly — The most neutral and common way to describe doing something against one's will.
- unwillingly — Emphasizes the lack of desire to perform an action.
- begrudgingly — Very similar to grudgingly, often emphasizing the sense of resentment or envy.
- hesitantly — Focuses on the pause or uncertainty before acting, rather than the resentment.

## Antonyms

- willingly — Doing something with pleasure and full agreement.
- eagerly — Doing something with enthusiasm and excitement.

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