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- [bih-gruhj]
- /bɪˈgrʌdʒ/
- /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
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- [bih-gruhj]
- /bɪˈgrʌdʒ/
Definitions of begrudging word
- verb with object begrudging to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone): She begrudged her friend the award. 1
- verb with object begrudging to be reluctant to give, grant, or allow: She did not begrudge the money spent on her children's education. 1
- verb begrudging present participle of begrudge. 0
- adjective begrudging envious. 0
- adjective begrudging reluctant. 0
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Origin of begrudging
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, begrudge is from the Middle English word bigrucchen. See be-, grudge
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Parts of speech for Begrudging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
begrudging popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
begrudging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for begrudging
adj begrudging
- against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
- appetent — having an eager longing or desire
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
- conscripted — enrolled for compulsory service, esp military service
- dissatisfied — not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
noun begrudging
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- grudgingness — The state or quality of grudging.
- jealousy — jealous resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, etc., or against another's success or advantage itself.
adjective begrudging
- envious — Feeling or showing envy.
- jealous — feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
- kvetching — Present participle of kvetch.
- malcontented — Malcontent.
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