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Begrudgingly

Definition:

adverb - with reluctance or resentment; displaying unwillingness or envy.

Sense 1:

When someone does something reluctantly or with resentment.

Example Sentences:

1. She begrudgingly agreed to help her sister with the chores.

2. The politician begrudgingly admitted his mistake, fearing a public backlash.

3. After losing the game, the coach begrudgingly congratulated the winning team.

Sense 2:

When someone displays unwillingness or envy towards another person's achievements or possessions.

Example Sentences:

1. Despite her begrudgingly acceptance of the promotion, she envied her colleague's success.

2. He begrudgingly praised his coworker's innovative idea, secretly wishing it was his own.

3. The siblings often competed with each other, each begrudgingly acknowledging the other's accomplishments.

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