"begrudgingly" meaning in English

See begrudgingly in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more begrudgingly [comparative], most begrudgingly [superlative]
Etymology: From begrudging + -ly. Etymology templates: {{af|en|begrudging|-ly|id2=adverbial}} begrudging + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} begrudgingly (comparative more begrudgingly, superlative most begrudgingly)
  1. In a begrudging manner; in a manner that is envious or reluctant. Translations (in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire): com relutância (Portuguese), a contragosto (Portuguese), sem vontade (Portuguese), de má vontade (Portuguese), com má vontade (Portuguese)
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