— begrudgingly , adv.
/bi gruj"/ , v.t., begrudged, begrudging .
1. to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone): She begrudged her friend the award.
2. to be reluctant to give, grant, or allow: She did not begrudge the money spent on her children's education.
[ 1350-1400; ME bigrucchen. See BE-, GRUDGE ]
Syn. 1. See envy .