grudgingly

American  

[gruhj-ing-lee] / ˈgrʌdʒ ɪŋ li /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of grudgingly

grudging ( def. ) + -ly

Compare meaning

How does grudgingly compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• grudgingly vs. begrudgingly

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

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.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

Related Words

• carefully
• cautiously
• hesitantly
• unwillingly
• warily