grudging

• Qualifie une action ou un sentiment accompli à contrecœur, contre son gré ou avec ressentiment.

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

1. Reluctant or unwillingB2formal

   Given or done unwillingly, often showing resentment or reluctance.

   Fait à contrecœur

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

   Synonymesdisinclinedforcedhalfheartedloathreluctantresentfulunwilling

   Antonymesagreeableeagerenthusiasticgraciousreadyunreservedwholeheartedwilling

2. Showing resentmentB2formal

   Expressing or feeling resentment or envy.

   montrant du ressentiment

   • 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.

   Synonymesbitterenviousjealousresentfulspiteful

   Antonymesenthusiasticgenerousunresentfulwholeheartedwilling

• Verbe exprimant le fait de donner ou permettre quelque chose à contrecœur, souvent par ressentiment ou envie ; également, garder rancune ou éprouver de l'animosité envers quelqu'un.

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.

   accorder à contrecœur

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

   Synonymesbegrudgeenvyresent

   Antonymesaccordallowbestowconcedegivegrant

2. To feel resentmentB2informal

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

   en vouloir à

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

   Synonymesbegrudgeenvyresent

   Antonymesforgivepardon