grudging

• Describe una acción o sentimiento realizado de mala gana, en contra de la voluntad o con resentimiento.

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

1. Reluctant or unwillingB2formal

   Given or done unwillingly, often showing resentment or reluctance.

   Hecho de mala gana / renuente

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

   Sinónimosdisinclinedforcedhalfheartedloathreluctantresentfulunwilling

   Antónimosagreeableeagerenthusiasticgraciousreadyunreservedwholeheartedwilling

2. Showing resentmentB2formal

   Expressing or feeling resentment or envy.

   Que muestra resentimiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbitterenviousjealousresentfulspiteful

   Antónimosenthusiasticgenerousunresentfulwholeheartedwilling

• Verbo que expresa la acción de dar o permitir algo de mala gana, a menudo por resentimiento o envidia; también puede significar guardar rencor hacia alguien.

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.

   Dar a regañadientes

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

   Sinónimosbegrudgeenvyresent

   Antónimosaccordallowbestowconcedegivegrant

2. To feel resentmentB2informal

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

   guardar rencor

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

   Sinónimosbegrudgeenvyresent

   Antónimosforgivepardon