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BEGRUDGING

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Begrudging.

Begrudging - as a verb

Be envious of; set one's heart on

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
envy10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desire7want7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wish ill or allow unwillingly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resent6
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wish10

Begrudging - as an adjective

Grudgeful, envious

Reluctant

Example Sentences

"She gave a begrudging acceptance to the proposal."
"His begrudging attitude towards helping others was evident."
"The employee showed a begrudging respect for his boss."
"They offered a begrudging apology for their mistake."
"The team won the game, but with a begrudging victory."
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Word Game Points

Is BEGRUDGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, begrudging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BEGRUDGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is BEGRUDGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, begrudging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BEGRUDGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is BEGRUDGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, begrudging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BEGRUDGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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