Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
admit-grudgingly
verb
/ədˈmɪt ˈɡrʌdʒ.ɪŋ.li/
Definition
To reluctantly acknowledge or accept something, often with a sense of bitterness or resentment.
Examples
- After much debate, he had to admit-grudgingly that her solution was better.
- She admitted-grudgingly that she needed help with the project.
Meaning
When someone admits something grudgingly, it means they are forced to confess or recognize the truth, even though they are not happy about it.
Synonyms
- acknowledge
- confess
- concede
- recognize
- accept
