- present participle of begrudge.
begrudging
Example Sentences
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The crowd, which greeted Paul with boos before settling into sullen, begrudging applause when prodded, is fully prepared for a distraction.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Experts say this genre, dubbed "AI slop" by some critics and begrudging viewers, is taking over social media feeds.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2025
In the hands of Gilroy and Luna, “Andor” billed itself over two seasons as the begrudging rise of a revolutionary.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
A series sweep over the A’s is the expectation, with a series win as a begrudging consolation.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
A champion of champions who would not eat frankfurters or fries from the hand of a begrudging host.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
