How Do You Spell GRUDGED?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈʌd͡ʒd] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "grudged" is [ɡɹˈʌd͡ʒd], [ɡɹˈʌd‍ʒd], [ɡ_ɹ_ˈʌ_dʒ_d] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

GRUDGED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "grudged" is a verb that refers to the act of harboring or holding a strong feeling of resentment or ill will towards someone or something. It entails a sense of begrudging or begrudgingly acknowledging and allowing the presence of something, despite deep-seated negative emotions or reluctance.

    When someone "grudges" another individual, they may deeply resent or feel envious of their achievements, possessions, or attributes. This can manifest as an unwillingness or hesitance to acknowledge their merits or success. Similarly, one can "grudge" another person's happiness or good fortune, unable to genuinely celebrate or appreciate their positive experiences due to personal bitterness or envy.

    "Grudged" can also refer to the act of withholding or being stingy with something that is expected or considered deserved. For instance, if a person feels slighted or wronged by someone, they may "grudge" them their forgiveness, affection, or any other form of reconciliation or goodwill. In a similar vein, an individual might "grudge" the time, effort, or resources required to assist or support someone, displaying a lack of generosity or willingness to help due to lingering feelings of resentment.

    Overall, "grudged" encompasses a spectrum of negative emotions, including resentment, envy, bitterness, and reluctance, which impact one's ability to embrace positivity and treat others fairly or with benevolence.

Common Misspellings for GRUDGED

Etymology of GRUDGED

The word "grudged" is derived from the Old English word "grundian", which meant "to complain or murmur discontentedly". It originated from the Proto-Germanic word "grunjaną", meaning "to grunt or grumble". Over time, the word evolved into "grudge" in Middle English, and the verb form "grudged" developed from it, having the sense of holding a persistent feeling of resentment or ill-will towards someone or something.

Similar spelling words for GRUDGED

Conjugate verb Grudged

CONDITIONAL

I would grudge
we would grudge
you would grudge
he/she/it would grudge
they would grudge

FUTURE

I will grudge
we will grudge
you will grudge
he/she/it will grudge
they will grudge

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have grudged
we will have grudged
you will have grudged
he/she/it will have grudged
they will have grudged

PAST

I grudged
we grudged
you grudged
he/she/it grudged
they grudged

PAST PERFECT

I had grudged
we had grudged
you had grudged
he/she/it had grudged
they had grudged

PRESENT

I grudge
we grudge
you grudge
he/she/it grudges
they grudge

PRESENT PERFECT

I have grudged
we have grudged
you have grudged
he/she/it has grudged
they have grudged
I am grudging
we are grudging
you are grudging
he/she/it is grudging
they are grudging
I was grudging
we were grudging
you were grudging
he/she/it was grudging
they were grudging
I will be grudging
we will be grudging
you will be grudging
he/she/it will be grudging
they will be grudging
I have been grudging
we have been grudging
you have been grudging
he/she/it has been grudging
they have been grudging
I had been grudging
we had been grudging
you had been grudging
he/she/it had been grudging
they had been grudging
I will have been grudging
we will have been grudging
you will have been grudging
he/she/it will have been grudging
they will have been grudging
I would have grudged
we would have grudged
you would have grudged
he/she/it would have grudged
they would have grudged
I would be grudging
we would be grudging
you would be grudging
he/she/it would be grudging
they would be grudging
I would have been grudging
we would have been grudging
you would have been grudging
he/she/it would have been grudging
they would have been grudging

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