ungrudging

un·grudg·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-gruhj-ing]
- /ʌnˈgrʌdʒ ɪŋ/
- /ʌn.ˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-gruhj-ing]
- /ʌnˈgrʌdʒ ɪŋ/

Definitions of ungrudging word

adjective ungrudging not begrudging; not stinting; wholehearted: an ungrudging supporter of charities. 1
adjective ungrudging willing 1
adjective ungrudging generous 1
adjective ungrudging liberal; unstinted; willing 0

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Origin of ungrudging

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Ungrudging

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ungrudging

ungrudging popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for ungrudging

adv ungrudging

altruistically — unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).
benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
charitably — generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals: a charitable man giving much money to feed the poor.
chivalrously — having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.

adj ungrudging

generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
greathearted — having or showing a generous heart; magnanimous.
large-hearted — having or showing generosity; charitable; understanding.
largehearted — having or showing generosity; charitable; understanding.
magnanimous — generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.

adverb ungrudging

enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
magnanimously — In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind.
wholeheartedly — fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest: a wholehearted attempt to comply.

adjective ungrudging

giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.

All 17 Synonyms of ungrudging