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begrudgingly

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a begrudging manner; in a manner that is envious or reluctant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English begrudging Middle English -ly English -ly English begrudgingly From begrudging + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: neochotně — in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire
  • Czech: s nechutí — in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire
  • Czech: s nevolí — in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire
  • Portuguese: com relutância — in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire
  • Portuguese: a contragosto — in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire
  • Portuguese: sem vontade — in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire
  • Portuguese: de má vontade — in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire
  • Portuguese: com má vontade — in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire