Grudging (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Petty or reluctant in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Scrimy
• Niggardly

Meaning ²

Of especially an attitude; "gave grudging consent"; "grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• She gave a grudging apology after being forced to admit her mistake.
• The crowd's grudging acceptance of the judges' decision was evident in their lukewarm applause.
• He offered a grudging compliment to his rival's impressive performance.
• The team's grudging respect for their opponents grew as the game progressed.
• The politician's grudging concession speech was met with skepticism by many of her supporters.