begrudged

Example Sentences

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He should not be begrudged a desire to be paid his worth.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2021

Bonds finished his tarnished career with 762, though Aaron never begrudged someone eclipsing his mark.

From Washington Times • Jan. 22, 2021

I've never begrudged him this, but I was seriously hurt by his not making an effort to ask before committing.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2020

What I begrudged was the certainty they exuded that they would succeed.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2019

It’s dark now and you’ve eaten the begrudged food and counted thousands of seconds and become so angry.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri