Definitions
- Describing an action or behavior that is done reluctantly or with resentment. - Referring to doing something with a feeling of envy or jealousy towards others. - Talking about giving or providing something unwillingly or with a sense of begrudging.
- Describing an action or behavior that is done with reluctance or unwillingness. - Referring to doing something with a feeling of resentment or displeasure. - Talking about giving or providing something with a sense of reluctance or unwillingness.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors done with reluctance or unwillingness.
- 2Both words can be used to express a sense of resentment or displeasure.
- 3Both words can be used to describe giving or providing something unwillingly.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Begrudgingly is more commonly used to describe actions or behaviors, while grudgingly is more commonly used to describe admitting or accepting something.
- 2Emphasis: Begrudgingly emphasizes a feeling of envy or jealousy towards others, while grudgingly emphasizes a feeling of resentment or displeasure.
- 3Connotation: Begrudgingly has a slightly stronger negative connotation compared to grudgingly, implying a deeper sense of reluctance or resentment.
- 4Formality: Both words are similar in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Begrudgingly and grudgingly are synonyms that describe actions or behaviors done with reluctance or unwillingness. The difference between them lies in their usage and emphasis. Begrudgingly is commonly used to describe actions done with a feeling of envy or jealousy, while grudgingly is often used to describe admitting or accepting something with a sense of resentment or displeasure.
