Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a grudging manner; unwillingly; with reluctance or discontent.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In a grudging manner.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adverb In a manner expressing
resentment or lack ofdesire .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in a grudging manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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Even politicians looking to make their careers at the expense of craigslist's good name grudgingly admit (when pressed) that we have made huge strides.
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Even politicians looking to make their careers at the expense of craigslist's good name grudgingly admit (when pressed) that we have made huge strides.
Jim Buckmaster: An Open Invitation to Rachel Lloyd Jim Buckmaster 2010
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If the Clinton campaign is finally accepting this reality too, however grudgingly, that is some progress.
Obama Campaign Calls For 50-50 Split Of Michigan Delegates 2009
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The present racing writer would take second lead, and yes " grudgingly " as there still seemed to be no great fresh news, he could do a follow-up piece this week about Dennis Kinser and his syndicates, always supposing the Voice itself had succeeded in launching the Kinser training career.
The Elvis Latte Allie Dresser 2010
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The Spectator, known for its accuracy in royal reporting, claims the queen has "grudgingly" approved the match.
Newsmakers 2007
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Anna tried to recall the general rules Brill had given " grudgingly " at breakfast.
The Soprano Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 1997
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So Netanyhu hasn't "grudgingly" accepted this solution, he's offered it himself.
Tundra Tabloids....... KGS 2010
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Let's be very clear, the comment that I "grudgingly" accepted gangs is way off base and contrary, as usual, to the facts.
Blogtimore, Hon A Dagger Reader 2010
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The ANC "grudgingly" called a media briefing to respond to allegations made by Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) general secretary
News24 Top Stories 2010
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They agreed "grudgingly" reports said, and came after many months of shuttle diplomacy from US Middle East envoy George Mitchell.
BBC - Ouch 2010
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