Grudging
/ˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ/noun
Characterized by reluctance or unwillingness to give or admit something.
Did you know?The root of 'grudge' is linked to the Old French word 'gruger', meaning to grumble or complain, often connected to deep-seated resentment!
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
grudgen
“To bear a grudge or resentment.”
Old French
Old French
gruger
“To grumble, complain.”
Latin
Latin
grudere
“To murmur or complain.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
grudōną
“To express resentment or discontent.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷrēdʰ-
“To groan or grumble.”