 grudging |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] reluctant to give or share | |
| Examples: | "grudging in her praise" |
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| Related terms: | ungenerous | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] that feels envy of another's possessions | |
| Synonyms: | envious begrudging | |
| Related terms: | selfish | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] of especially an attitude | |
| Examples: | "gave grudging consent" "grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory" |
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| Related terms: | unwilling | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] petty in giving or spending | |
| Synonyms: | scrimy niggardly | |
| Examples: | "a niggardly tip" |
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| Related terms: | stingy | |
| Similar spelling: |
grudgingly grudge Gretzinger |
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