as in grudging
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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
Adjective
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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Their odd-couple pairing became a magnificent slow burn of hatred into grudging respect into genuine affection, making for a tantalizing will-they-won't-they.—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Those revenues supported limited federal spending—on average only about 3% of gross domestic product compared to 23% today—for a few grudging investments in infrastructure.—
Made by History,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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As their terrestrial cousins emerge onto land and risk desiccation, the axolotl remains in its aquatic stronghold, equipped with both juvenile features and regenerative powers that would make most vertebrates envious.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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On Tuesday, April 29, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, 48, used social media to show off a closet (and a pair of shoes) that could make even Carrie Bradshaw envious.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Begrudging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begrudging. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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