begrudging 1 of 2

present participle of begrudge
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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begrudging

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adjective

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Recent Examples of begrudging
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
Adjective
His ambitions get somewhat begrudging support from obvious Jim Halpert stand-in Mare (Chelsea Frei), the most competent journalist in the newsroom. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begrudging
Adjective
  • Set a timeline for seeing real change — not just one grudging appearance, but consistent participation in your social life over the next few months.
    Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Bondi, in a memorandum also signed by Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, blended grudging compliance with open disrespect.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • More Getty Images Well, former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is urging Bears head coach Ben Johnson to employ a rather odd strategy with Williams, suggesting that Johnson tries to make Williams envious of Bagent.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • In 2014, my MFi hearing aids made people without hearing issues envious.
    Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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“Begrudging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begrudging. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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