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grudging
adjective
: said, done, or given in an unwilling or doubtful way
Full Definition of GRUDGING
2
: done, given, or allowed unwillingly, reluctantly, or sparingly <grudging compliance>
— grudg·ing·ly adverb
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First Known Use of GRUDGING
circa 1533
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