ungrudging

[ uhn-gruhj-ing ]

adjective

1. not begrudging; not stinting; wholehearted:

   an ungrudging supporter of charities.

ungrudging

/ ʌnˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ /

adjective

1. liberal; unstinted; willing

   ungrudging support

Derived Forms

• unˈgrudgingly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·grudging·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ungrudging¹

First recorded in 1760–70; un- ¹ + grudging

Example Sentences

It is, she writes, “an ungrudging obsession,” sometimes requiring attempt after attempt after attempt — but not without its pleasures.

From New York Times

Not perfect alignment, obviously, but alignment on what you deem essential, plus ungrudging respect for each other’s differences and right to have them, plus deep investment in your mutual happiness.

From Washington Post

See if he’ll give you one month of ungrudging effort to appreciate what you serve — beyond which you’ll leave him alone to his slop, without so much as an eye-roll.

From Washington Post

Doing that is what creates sentences like, “I agreed to this but mentioned we would love if they come and spend time with us,” in which alluded-to emotional agendas lurk under the ungrudging appearance of grudgingly granting a wish.

From Washington Post

So you both owe each other ungrudging acknowledgment of each other’s existential concerns.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• acceptable
• benevolent
• big
• charitable
• considerate
• fair
• good
• helpful
• honest
• hospitable
• lavish
• reasonable
• thoughtful
• tolerant
• unselfish
• willing