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grudgingly

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[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.

Etymology

Origin of grudgingly

grudging ( def. ) + -ly

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