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Another word for begrudging

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• adjective (Context 1)

Given, granted, or performed with reluctance, resentment, or a lack of generosity.

Usage Example

"After reviewing the indisputable data, the critic offered a grudging acknowledgment that the new policy had succeeded."

Strongest
grudging
reluctant
Strong
resentful
unwilling
halfhearted
hesitant

Opposites of begrudging

The opposite of begrudging shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ungrudging
wholehearted
willing
unstinting
generous
enthusiastic
eager
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• Nearby Words

begone
begrudge
begrudger
begrudging
begrudgingly
beguiling
beguilingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Begrudging. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/begrudging
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