Ungrudging
What it means
Given willingly and generously, without reluctance or resentment.
Reach for it when Praising help, credit, admiration, or effort offered with an open spirit.
The losing captain gave ungrudging praise to the younger side.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when readiness to help is enough
Not when weaker than open and abundant giving
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warm
Fits when the amount or spirit of giving deserves praise
Not when can coexist with private reluctance
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warm
Fits when support contains no reservation
Not specifically about generosity
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professional
Fits when courtesy toward a rival or recipient matters
Not when can be polished while inwardly grudging
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literary
Fits when material generosity should sound vivid
Not when less natural for praise or acknowledgment
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literary
Fits when nothing useful is held back
Not when may emphasize quantity over attitude
Opposites 3
- grudging
- reluctant
- resentful
Common phrases 3
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ungrudging praise
The reviewer offered ungrudging praise for the corrected analysis.
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ungrudging support
Their ungrudging support carried the apprentice through retraining.
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ungrudgingly given
Time and workshop space were ungrudgingly given to the repair effort.
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