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Definition of grudgingly

grudgingly

/ˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ.li/
grudg · ing · ly
Adjective:grudging
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• adverb

1

In a reluctant, unwilling, or resentful manner.

Example

"After hours of debate, the committee grudgingly approved the revised budget."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'grudge' plus the suffixes '-ing' and '-ly'. 'Grudge' derives from Middle English 'grucchen' (to murmur, complain, or feel resentment), borrowed from Old French 'grocier', which is probably of imitative origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grudgingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grudgingly
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