What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
begrudgingly
Example
She begrudgingly agreed to help her sister move, even though she didn't want to. [begrudgingly: adverb]
Example
He gave his begrudging approval for the project, but he wasn't happy about it. [begrudging: adjective]
grudgingly
Example
He grudgingly admitted that he was wrong. [grudgingly: adverb]
Example
She accepted the invitation grudgingly, as she didn't really want to go. [grudging: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Grudgingly is slightly more common than begrudgingly in everyday language. Grudgingly is versatile and can be used in various contexts, while begrudgingly is less common and carries a slightly stronger negative connotation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between begrudgingly and grudgingly?
Both begrudgingly and grudgingly have similar levels of formality and can be used in both formal and informal situations.
