Begrudged

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of begrudge form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Given, received, or done grudgingly; resented.

    "No service is so unsatisfactory as blind service—no sacrifices are more begrudged than those which are made to objects we are unable to comprehend."

Synonyms

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envybalkbalk atbe unwillingcast envious eyesclose the hand

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"Our boss begrudged us even a small raise in pay."

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