Synonyms for grudgingly
grudg·ing·ly

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1. grudginglyadverb

   Synonyms:
   unwillingly, petulantly

2. grudginglyadverb

   In a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire.

   Synonyms:
   unwillingly, petulantly

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1. grudginglyadverb

   in a grudging manner

   "he grudgingly agreed to have a drink in a hotel close by"

   Antonyms:
   ungrudgingly

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1. grudginglyadverb

   Synonyms:
   unwillingly, reluctantly, sullenly, enviously resentfully

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1. List of paraphrases for "grudgingly":

   reluctantly

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1. Mark Twain:

   We are always too busy for our children; we never give them the time or interest they deserve. We lavish gifts upon them; but the most precious gift, our personal association, which means so much to them, we give grudgingly.