grudging

• 形容做事或表达感情时不情愿、勉强、心怀不满。

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

1. Reluctant or unwillingB2formal

   Given or done unwillingly, often showing resentment or reluctance.

   不情愿的

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

   同义词disinclinedforcedhalfheartedloathreluctantresentfulunwilling

   反义词agreeableeagerenthusiasticgraciousreadyunreservedwholeheartedwilling

2. Showing resentmentB2formal

   Expressing or feeling resentment or envy.

   不情愿的

   • 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.

   同义词bitterenviousjealousresentfulspiteful

   反义词enthusiasticgenerousunresentfulwholeheartedwilling

• 动词，表示因怨恨或嫉妒而不愿给予或容许某物。

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.

   吝惜

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

   同义词begrudgeenvyresent

   反义词accordallowbestowconcedegivegrant

2. To feel resentmentB2informal

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

   怀恨

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

   同义词begrudgeenvyresent

   反义词forgivepardon