What is another word for begrudging?
Pronunciation: [bɪɡɹˈʌd͡ʒɪŋ] (IPA) 
When one feels begrudging towards a certain person or thing, it means they feel envious or resentful. Some synonyms for begrudging are grudging, resentful, jealous, covetous, envious, and reluctant. Each of these words conveys a similar emotion to begrudging. Grudging suggests a feeling of ill-will or resentment towards something that is being given or taken away. Resentful refers to the feeling of anger or bitterness towards someone or something perceived as insensitive or unfair. Jealous conveys an intense desire to possess something that belongs to someone else, while covetous means feeling envious of something that someone else possesses. Envious refers to a feeling of discontent or jealousy towards someone else's success, while reluctant describes a feeling of unwillingness or hesitation to do something.
