begrudging

[bih-gruhj]

Origin

verb (used with object), -grudged, -grudg·ing.

to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone): She begrudged her friend the award.

to be reluctant to give, grant, or allow: She did not begrudge the money spent on her children's education.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English bigrucchen. See be-, grudge

Related forms

be·grudg·ing·ly, adverb

un·be·grudged, adjective

Can be confused: begrudge, regret, resent (see synonym note at regret).

Synonyms
1. See envy.

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Begrudging is always a great word to know.

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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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Word Origin & History

begrudge

mid-14c., from be- + M.E. grucchen "to murmur" (see grudge).

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