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What does the word grudgingly mean?

"Grudgingly" means reluctantly or unwillingly. It describes an action or feeling that is given with hesitation and a lack of enthusiasm.

Here are some examples:

* "He grudgingly admitted that she was right." (He didn't want to admit it, but he knew she was right.)

* "She grudgingly agreed to help with the project." (She wasn't happy about it, but she agreed to help.)

* "The team gave a grudging applause after the performance." (They didn't think it was good, but they applauded out of politeness.)

The word "grudgingly" often implies that there is a negative feeling or emotion behind the action. It suggests that the person is doing something they don't want to do, or that they are holding back their true feelings.

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