grudging

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. of especially an attitude

- gave grudging consent

- grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory

Similar word(s): unwilling

2. petty or reluctant in giving or spending

Similar word(s): stingy, ungenerous, niggardly, scrimy

Sentences with grudging as an adjective:

- her grudging acceptance that her rival deserved the award

noun

1. The state of bearing a grudge.

verb

1. present participle of grudge