Grudging

Word GRUDGING
Character 8
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Grudging"

What do we mean by grudging?

Reluctant; unwilling. adjective

Murmuring; repining; complaining. noun

Unwillingness; reluctance. noun

Envy; begrudging. noun

An access or paroxysm of a disease, as the chill before a fever. noun

Hence, figuratively, prophetic intimation; presentiment. noun

Unwilling or with reluctance. adjective

Present participle of grudge. verb

Of especially an attitude adjective

Petty or reluctant in giving or spending adjective

To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).

To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.

To hold or harbour with malicious disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously.

To feel compunction or grief.

A grudge is a bad feeling or hate you hold against another person for something bad they did, or you think they did, to you. Urban Dictionary

A feeling of anger or resentment that you hold onto at a specific person for something they did that angered you in the past. Normally, People have good reasons to hold a grudge, although sometimes they are irreasonable. Urban Dictionary

The horror style is very much like the ring. It messes with your mind alot and makes you all jumpy. I say it's very scary and suspenseful.. but that's my opinion. Urban Dictionary

An ancient clan of people who are known for having no known attributes. Urban Dictionary

A somewhat scary movie that makes you feel mind fucked. mind fuck Urban Dictionary

A great song by Tool, that came out long before the movie. Track one of their latest cd Lateralus (released 2001). Urban Dictionary

A scary looking movie. It looks like a mix of The Ring/Gothika and any ideas of horror movies that were found really scary. Urban Dictionary

A scary movie based in japan about some crazy japanese bitch that died and haunts people whoever steps in the house she died in. Urban Dictionary

1. An annoying problem between you and another person. 2. You hold on to the problem because you have nothing better to do in life. 3. Something someone does in order to make peoples' lives harder. 4. Immature Urban Dictionary

Spun delusions that your body parts are bent the wrong way or twisted, usually caused by S.E.P.S. or large amounts of meth intake and/or lack of sleep. Urban Dictionary

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The word "grudging" in example sentences

In 1729, in grudging acknowledgment of the over-wintering population, the naval governor at Newfoundland was permitted to appoint justices of the peace and surrogates to hear fishery disputes in the absence of fishing admirals and seasonal governors. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The disciples had just now betrayed the weakness of their love to him, in grudging the ointment that was poured upon his head ❋ Unknown (1721)

I have a certain grudging respect for the real ones who get on and do it, and a growing impatience with the call/texters who never intend anything of the sort, but f**k us around for hours while they work through their angst. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2007)

Unlike most Boyle heroines, she’s not very likable, but she does elicit a certain grudging respect. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Paul eyed her with what could only be termed a grudging kind of respect. ❋ Lustbader, Eric (1995)

They call a grudging truce over the barbecue at Gwen's, as it's only three weeks to go before the big wedding. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On the national level, France's Constitutional Court have approved the latest version of the French 3-strikes rule, HADOPI, which has created a kind of grudging, joke oversight by the courts (before your family's Internet connection is taken away, a judge gives the order 1-2 minutes 'worth of review, and you aren't entitled to counsel and the rules of evidence don't apply -- the NYT called it similar to "traffic court"). ❋ Unknown (2009)

In an hour-long interview with Post reporters and editors in his office in Kabul, Karzai said he was speaking out not to criticize the United States but in the belief that candor could improve what he called a "grudging" relationship between the countries. ❋ Joshua Partlow (2010)

Karzai said in the interview that he was speaking out not to criticize the United States but in the belief that candor could improve what he called a "grudging" relationship between the countries, although he said tension had eased and he feels he can talk openly about his feelings. ❋ AP (2010)

It looks like the Bush administration, which has given new meaning to the word "grudging," is once again doling out crumbs for the sake of appearance. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sounds kind of grudging and perfunctory, doesn't it? ❋ Unknown (2008)

But among many top military men, Franks has won a kind of grudging respect for standing up to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on war plans for Iraq. ❋ Unknown (2007)

AEI is the primary neocon think tank, and this kind of grudging recognition from a far-Right AEI flak like Ornstein, in a nationally - syndicated public conversation with three other high-profile Washington insiders, is reason for some celebration and should give us all a boost in confidence. ❋ Unknown (2007)

When she and the sailor slip away from the town hall dance and war bond sale to be alone together and end up spending the night in jail, the pace of the movie quickens even more and the fireworks at the end emboldens her, and the rest of the Christmas guests, now transformed into a kind of grudging family, to get what they want. ❋ Jacqueline T Lynch (2007)

And I will be anything but "grudging" in my comments should I be proven wrong about SL's economic system. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I've [held] a grudge before. It's [stupid]. ❋ Adrian (2006)

Reasonable [Grudge]: I hold a [grudge] on the guy that murdered my sister. [Irreasonable] Grudge: I hold a grudge on her because she didn't [call me back] that one time. ❋ Gdnrghrjrehmjfbjwefmfbcgutesmj (2010)

[I lost] two [freakin'] nights of [sleep over] the grudge ❋ Stalker Chick (2004)

Q. [What is] (?) [Grudgings] like. A. [Who knows], he's a Grudgings.. ❋ Floating Meme (2010)

[The plot] in this movie makes no sense, I'd just [shoot that] crazy [zombie] bitch ❋ ??? (2004)

Me: Did you hear track [one off] [Lateralus], I love that song. My Friend: [Yea that] song is The Grudge. ❋ Jack Thomas (2005)

The Grudge comes on [soon]. ❋ Some Polak (2004)

That kid that [sounded] like [a cat] was FUCKED UP AND DUMB. [THE GRUDGE] WAS THE WORST MOVIE! ❋ The Grudge Is Gay! (2004)

"[I can't stand] that girl, I'm holding a grudge against her because of [mistakes] she's made in [the past]." ❋ Odlenhsi (2009)

[While up] for a couple of days without sleep, [Jamie's] [coloring] arm turned Grudged. ❋ Dizzgustin (2007)

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