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Grudgingly

/ɡrˈʌdʒɪŋli/
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(adv) In a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire.

Tom grudgingly did what Mary asked him to do.
Tom grudgingly did what Mary asked.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The teenager ____ agreed to help his parents clean the garage on Saturday morning, even though he had other plans.

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