Begrudge (V):
Pronunciation: bih-GRUHJ
Word Meaning: “Begrudge” is a verb that means to envy or resent someone’s possession, success, or good fortune. It involves harboring ill feelings or reluctance towards someone’s enjoyment of something.
Uses in Sentence:
- She couldn’t help but begrudge her friend’s success, even though she tried to be happy for her.
- He begrudged the time he spent helping his colleague, feeling it was wasted.
- It’s not healthy to begrudge others for their achievements; instead, celebrate their success.
Synonyms:
- resent
- envy
- covet
- grudge
- be jealous of
Antonyms:
- rejoice
- applaud
- appreciate
- be happy for
- congratulate
Word Meaning in Hindi: किसी से इर्ष्या करना (Kisi Se Irshya Karna), दु:खी होना (Dukhi Hona)
Word Uses in Hindi:
- उसे अपनी दोस्त की सफलता को देखकर ईर्ष्या हो रही थी, हालांकि वह उसके लिए खुश होने की कोशिश कर रही थी। (She couldn’t help but begrudge her friend’s success, even though she tried to be happy for her.)
- उसे अपने सहयोगी की मदद करने में बिताए गए समय पर किसी चीज की अनिवार्यता को महसूस हो रही थी, जिसका उसे खिड़ा हो रहा था। (He begrudged the time he spent helping his colleague, feeling it was wasted.)
- दूसरों की प्राप्तियों के लिए ईर्ष्या करना स्वस्थ नहीं है; बजाय इसके, उनकी सफलता का जश्न मनाएं। (It’s not healthy to begrudge others for their achievements; instead, celebrate their success.)