grudging
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Britannica Dictionary definition of GRUDGING
[more grudging; most grudging]
:
said, done, or given in an unwilling or doubtful way
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Her theories have begun to win grudging acceptance in the scientific community.
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He has earned the grudging admiration/respect of his rivals.
— grudgingly
adverb-
Her theories have been grudgingly accepted.
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They grudgingly gave him permission.