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Another word for grudgingly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a reluctant, unwilling, or resentful manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
begrudgingly
reluctantly
unwillingly
Strong
resentfully
hestitatingly
Weak
sullenly
half-heartedly

Opposites of grudgingly

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

willingly
readily
gladly
eagerly
wholeheartedly
happily
cheerfully
freely
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• Nearby Words

grubworm
grudge
grudging
grudgingly
gruel
grueling
gruesome

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