grudgingly

[gruhj-ing-lee]

adverb

1. reluctantly or unwillingly; not generously or with a good will.

   He tried to evade the work and the responsibility until the very last moment and then grudgingly, finally, exasperatingly did his job.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grudgingly¹

grudging ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The then-Thai military ruler was shocked by the outcome, and wanted to attack Cambodia, but was persuaded by his diplomats to grudgingly accept the verdict.

From BBC

But there’s still one goal left, albeit one he talks about only grudgingly.

From Los Angeles Times

Only after a cataclysmically bad debate performance, which revealed his infirmities for all to see, did Biden grudgingly stand aside in favor of his anointed successor, Vice President Kamala Harris.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked to evaluate the deal moments after the Clippers defeated the Thunder in January 2024, George grudgingly acknowledged that the pendulum had swung toward Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times

Most villages have grudgingly acquiesced to Israel’s presence, but some remain defiant.

From Los Angeles Times

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