grudgingly
adverb/ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/
Frequency rank: #18,209 most common English word
Meaning
In a reluctant or resentful manner; done without willingness.
Example sentence
He grudgingly admitted that his rival had done better work.
Synonyms & related words
- reluctantly
- unwillingly
- resentfully
- halfheartedly
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