BEGRUDGED Meaning and
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Begrudged is an adjective that describes feelings of resentment, envy, or displeasure towards someone for possessing or achieving something desirable or good that one feels they deserve or desire themselves. It denotes a sense of begrudging or unwillingness to accept or acknowledge the other person's success, happiness, or advantage.
The term begrudged is commonly used to indicate the negative emotions or attitudes that arise when one perceives unfairness or inequity in the distribution of resources, opportunities, or rewards. It implies a sense of deprivation, discontent, or dissatisfaction with one's own circumstances in comparison to someone else's perceived advantage.
A person who begrudges someone may harbor feelings of jealousy, spite, or resentment towards them, often withholding praise, recognition, or support for their achievements. Begrudging behavior can manifest in various ways, such as making snide remarks, engaging in sabotaging actions, or exhibiting a general lack of enthusiasm for the other person's accomplishments.
In summary, to begrudge someone means to feel envious and resentful towards them due to their possession or achievement of something desirable that one believes they should have instead. It conveys a sense of disapproval or discontent with the perceived inequities in the distribution of resources, opportunities, or rewards and may result in negative attitudes or behaviors towards the person being begrudged.
Common Misspellings for BEGRUDGED
Etymology of BEGRUDGED
The word "begrudged" comes from the combination of two words: "be-" and "grudge".
The prefix "be-" in Old English was used to intensify or give a sense of thoroughness, and in this case, it enhances the meaning of the root word "grudge".
The term "grudge" originated from the Middle English word "grucchen", which meant to grumble or complain. It can be traced back to the Old French word "grouchier" or "grocier", meaning to murmur or grumble. The Old French term itself derives from the Late Latin word "groppiare", meaning to grumble.
Over time, the word "grudge" developed the specific meaning of harboring resentment or envy towards someone, which is the main sense conveyed by "begrudged" today.
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