ungrudging

[ uhn-gruhj-ing ]

adjective

1. not begrudging; not stinting; wholehearted:

   an ungrudging supporter of charities.

ungrudging

/ ʌnˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ /

adjective

1. liberal; unstinted; willing

   ungrudging support

Derived Forms

• unˈgrudgingly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·grudging·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ungrudging¹

First recorded in 1760–70; un- ¹ + grudging

Example Sentences

There was neither cheerful service on the one side nor ungrudging payment on the other.

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Its tapestries were the richest ever seen by Parisians, its silver such as few princes owned, its table lavish and ungrudging.

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It bears witness to the munificence of Darwin, and the ungrudging personal care of Hooker.

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After the war capital will be ungrudging in its remuneration to labour; and labour, in turn, must be ungrudging in its output.

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He could give ungrudging admiration to his chief, even whilst giving himself up entirely to the sentiment for Jeanne.

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Related Words

• acceptable
• benevolent
• big
• charitable
• considerate
• fair
• good
• helpful
• honest
• hospitable
• lavish
• reasonable
• thoughtful
• tolerant
• unselfish
• willing