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GRUDGING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word grudging. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word grudging. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GRUDGING

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apprehensive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quick to understand

• mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

• in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

bitter
adjectiveadj
noun

• English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

• the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

• the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

adverb

• extremely and sharply

adjective satellite

• marked by strong resentment or cynicism

• very difficult to accept or bear

• harsh or corrosive in tone

• expressive of severe grief or regret

• proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity

• causing a sharp and acrid taste experience

• causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold

verb

• make bitter

chary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by great caution and wariness

envious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

halfhearted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

jealous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

• suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival

reluctant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

• disinclined to become involved

• not eager

resentful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will

unwilling
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to and refusing to do something

adjective satellite

• in spite of contrary volition

wary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

adjective satellite

• openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

begrudging
adjectiveadj
verb

• be envious of; set one's heart on

• wish ill or allow unwillingly

grievance
nounn
noun

• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

• an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice

• a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

score
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

• a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages

• a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest

• a set of twenty members

• grounds

• the facts about an actual situation

• an amount due (as at a restaurant or bar)

• a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

• the act of scoring in a game or sport

• a seduction culminating in sexual intercourse

verb

• gain points in a game

• make small marks into the surface of

• make underscoring marks

• write a musical score for

• induce to have sex

• get a certain number or letter indicating quality or performance

• assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation

stew
verb, nounv, n
noun

• agitation resulting from active worry

• food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables

verb

• be in a huff; be silent or sullen

• bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings

• cook slowly and for a long time in liquid

Best Hypernyms For GRUDGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grudging, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
bitterness gall rancor rancour resent resentment

Alternatives for APPREHENSIVE

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