Synonyms of begrudging

begrudging 1 of 2

adjective

as in grudging

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grudging
• envious
• jealous
• resentful
• invidious
• covetous
• avaricious
• jaundiced
• green-eyed
• grasping
• greedy
• spiteful
• distrustful
• malicious
• suspicious
• petty
• rapacious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generous
• kind
• benevolent
• charitable
• altruistic
• unenvious
• kindhearted
• well-meaning

begrudging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of begrudge

as in resenting

to have a resentful awareness of and desire for (another's possessions or advantages) or to feel resentment toward (someone) over possessions or advantages

I don't begrudge you your success—you earned it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resenting
• envying
• wanting
• coveting
• desiring
• craving
• dying (for)
• wishing (for)
• panting (after)
• hankering (for or after)
• itching (for)
• longing (for)
• yearning (for)
• thirsting (for)
• hungering (for)
• lusting (for or after)
• aching (for)
• salivating
• jonesing (for)
• yenning (for)

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of begrudging

Adjective

And Villanelle has very begrudging respect for this woman. —Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020

Philadelphia needs its rookie quarterback, Carson Wentz, to post 300 passing yards for a third consecutive week, because there is no running the ball against the Ravens, who have the most begrudging ground defense in the league. —David White, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2016