Definitions
- Describing a feeling of reluctance or unwillingness to give or do something. - Referring to a grudging or resentful attitude towards someone or something. - Talking about doing something with a sense of begrudging acceptance or compliance.
- Describing a feeling of bitterness or anger towards someone or something. - Referring to a deep-seated and persistent feeling of displeasure or indignation. - Talking about harboring negative emotions or holding a grudge towards someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions.
- 2Both words convey a sense of displeasure or dissatisfaction.
- 3Both words can be used to describe feelings towards someone or something.
- 4Both words indicate a lack of positive sentiment or goodwill.
What is the difference?
- 1Reluctance vs. Anger: Begrudging implies a feeling of reluctance or unwillingness, while resentful implies a feeling of bitterness or anger.
- 2Attitude: Begrudging suggests a grudging or begrudging attitude, while resentful suggests a deeper and more intense emotion.
- 3Compliance vs. Grudge: Begrudging can imply doing something with a sense of begrudging acceptance or compliance, while resentful implies holding negative emotions or a grudge.
- 4Usage: Begrudging is less commonly used compared to resentful, which is more widely recognized and used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Begrudging and resentful are synonyms that describe negative emotions and feelings of displeasure. However, there are differences between the two words. Begrudging implies a feeling of reluctance or unwillingness, often accompanied by a grudging attitude. On the other hand, resentful suggests a deeper and more intense emotion of bitterness or anger, often associated with holding a grudge. While begrudging can also imply doing something with a sense of begrudging acceptance or compliance, resentful focuses more on harboring negative emotions. Additionally, begrudging is less commonly used compared to resentful, which is more widely recognized and used in everyday language.
