ungrudgingly

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adverb

Without a grudge.

Opposite
Scrabble 19

Meanings

adverbungrudgingly (comparative more ungrudgingly, superlative most ungrudgingly)

comparative more ungrudgingly · superlative most ungrudgingly

  1. Without a grudge.

    It is pleasant to acknowledge an obligation when the favour has been bestowed courteously and ungrudgingly.

    1882-1889, Various, A Collection of Old English Plays, Vol. III
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    Hence they determined to turn first in the direction of these doubtful parties, hoping that since they were far stronger in point of weapons and were willing to bestow favors ungrudgingly they might soon either persuade or force them to join.

    1906, Cassius Dio, Dio's Rome, Vol. III

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbin a generous and ungrudging manner

Opposite

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

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APA

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MLA

“ungrudgingly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ungrudgingly. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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