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Grudgingly
Definitions
1
In
a
reluctant
or
unwilling
manner
,
often
with
resentment
or
reluctance
.
She
grudgingly
agreed
to
help
with
the
project
.
He
grudgingly
admitted
that
she
was
right
.
They
grudgingly
accepted
the
decision
,
though
they
weren't
happy
about
it
.
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Word parts
grudge (resentment) + -ingly (in the manner of)
Originally meant
in a manner showing reluctance or resentment
Background
The word 'grudge' comes from the Middle English 'grucchen', meaning to murmur or complain, and 'grudgingly' evolved to describe doing something with reluctance or resentment.