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grudging
adjective
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Divide grudging into syllables:

grudg · ing

How to pronounce grudging:

Definition of grudging:

grudging (adjective):
unwilling, reluctant
felt or done unwillingly
petty or reluctant in giving or spending.

Synonyms for grudging:

hesitantniggardlycovetousunenthusiasticclosethriftyfrugalresentfulbegrudgingtight
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Antonyms for grudging:

accommodatingenthusiasticcooperativeeagerhelpfulkeencomplianthappyagreeableprepared
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