as in resenting
to have a resentful awareness of and desire for (another's possessions or advantages) or to feel resentment toward (someone) over possessions or advantages
I don't begrudge you your success—you earned it
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Recent Examples of begrudging
Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020
Philadelphia needs its rookie quarterback, Carson Wentz, to post 300 passing yards for a third consecutive week, because there is no running the ball against the Ravens, who have the most begrudging ground defense in the league.
—David White, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2016
Verb
And Villanelle has very begrudging respect for this woman.
—Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020
Philadelphia needs its rookie quarterback, Carson Wentz, to post 300 passing yards for a third consecutive week, because there is no running the ball against the Ravens, who have the most begrudging ground defense in the league.
—David White, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begrudging
Adjective
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But public acceptance of whatever funding solution emerges, even if grudging, is critical to ensuring this rescue mission succeeds.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Justice Alito filed a grudging paragraph-long concurring opinion, one that suggested his was a reluctant sixth vote.—
Adam Liptak,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt make many NFL quarterbacks envious of Justin Herbert.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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But now that Lucifer has walked away from Hell and Destruction has doubled down on his decision to leave his realm to itself, Heinberg says, Dream is incredibly envious.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
22 July 2025
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“Begrudging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begrudging. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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