grudging

• Beschreibt eine Handlung oder ein Gefühl, die bzw. das widerwillig, ungern oder mit Groll ausgeführt wird.

Describes an action or feeling given reluctantly, unwillingly, or with resentment.

1. Reluctant or unwillingB2formal

   Given or done unwillingly, often showing resentment or reluctance.

   Widerwillig

   • He gave a grudging apology after being caught.
   • She offered grudging praise for his work.
   • The committee gave grudging approval to the proposal.

   Synonymedisinclinedforcedhalfheartedloathreluctantresentfulunwilling

   Antonymeagreeableeagerenthusiasticgraciousreadyunreservedwholeheartedwilling

2. Showing resentmentB2formal

   Expressing or feeling resentment or envy.

   Widerwillig, missgönnend

   • His grudging attitude made the team uncomfortable.
   • She had a grudging respect for her rival's talent.
   • He looked at the winner with grudging admiration.

   Synonymebitterenviousjealousresentfulspiteful

   Antonymeenthusiasticgenerousunresentfulwholeheartedwilling

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man jemandem etwas nicht gönnt oder nur widerwillig gibt, oft aus Neid, Missgunst oder Groll. Es kann auch bedeuten, jemandem etwas nachzutragen oder ihm eine Sache übel zu nehmen.

A verb used to express the act of being unwilling to give or allow something, often due to resentment or envy.

1. To be unwilling to give or allowB2formal

   To feel resentment or reluctance about giving or granting something.

   Missgönnen

   • He grudged every penny he spent on the repairs.
   • She grudged him his success.
   • They grudged the time they had to wait.

   Synonymebegrudgeenvyresent

   Antonymeaccordallowbestowconcedegivegrant

2. To feel resentmentB2informal

   To harbor a feeling of ill will or resentment towards someone.

   Groll hegen

   • I don't grudge him his happiness.
   • She grudged her friend's promotion.
   • He grudged the fact that she was chosen over him.

   Synonymebegrudgeenvyresent

   Antonymeforgivepardon