grudging

• Descreve uma ação ou sentimento feito de má vontade, relutantemente, contra a própria vontade ou com ressentimento. Também indica algo dado ou concedido com má vontade, de forma mesquinha ou relutante.

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

1. Reluctant or unwillingB2formal

   Given or done unwillingly, often showing resentment or reluctance.

   Relutante

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

   Sinônimosdisinclinedforcedhalfheartedloathreluctantresentfulunwilling

   Antônimosagreeableeagerenthusiasticgraciousreadyunreservedwholeheartedwilling

2. Showing resentmentB2formal

   Expressing or feeling resentment or envy.

   Rancoroso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbitterenviousjealousresentfulspiteful

   Antônimosenthusiasticgenerousunresentfulwholeheartedwilling

• Verbo usado para expressar relutância em dar ou permitir algo, frequentemente por ressentimento ou inveja. Também pode significar guardar rancor ou ressentimento contra alguém.

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.

   Economizar

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

   Sinônimosbegrudgeenvyresent

   Antônimosaccordallowbestowconcedegivegrant

2. To feel resentmentB2informal

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

   Guardar rancor

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

   Sinônimosbegrudgeenvyresent

   Antônimosforgivepardon