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ungrudging

American  
[uhn-gruhj-ing] / ʌnˈgrʌdʒ ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not begrudging; not stinting; wholehearted.

    an ungrudging supporter of charities.


ungrudging British  
/ ʌnˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. liberal; unstinted; willing

    ungrudging support

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Other Word Forms

  • ungrudgingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of ungrudging

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

Example Sentences

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It is, she writes, “an ungrudging obsession,” sometimes requiring attempt after attempt after attempt — but not without its pleasures.

From New York Times

Not perfect alignment, obviously, but alignment on what you deem essential, plus ungrudging respect for each other’s differences and right to have them, plus deep investment in your mutual happiness.

From Washington Post

So you both owe each other ungrudging acknowledgment of each other’s existential concerns.

From Washington Post

The dinosaurs looked on with frank, ungrudging fascination as these latterday fans – Hickey referred to them as “the nouveaux” – fell head over heels too.

From The Guardian

This viewer, attending a packed Thursday night show, was wowed in fits and starts, but mostly filled with a new, ungrudging respect for Hemsworth.

From Los Angeles Times