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

By now Lord Fredrick had grudgingly agreed to meet the soothsayer, for he had been roundly scolded by his wife.

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When Bass ran in November 2022, DSA-LA grudgingly recommended a vote for her in its popular voter guide, describing her as a “status quo politician.”

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Ms. King grudgingly allowed production to proceed but swore “that she would never attend a performance, and would not promote the show, or be involved in any fashion. Never, ever.”

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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.

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

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