Definition of Begrudge

to be envious of what one feels another does not deserve

Examples of Begrudge in a sentence

It is impossible for me to not begrudge my neighbor of the ten million dollars he won in the lottery.  🔊

Although Jane did not complete enough work to earn the bonus, she still had the nerve to begrudge Heather’s reward.  🔊

Rick takes pleasure in earning his own money and does not begrudge the inherited wealth of others.  🔊

Since the researcher had been looking for a cure for over twenty years, he could not help but begrudge his rival’s success in finding the cure after only two years of research.  🔊

James was the only team member to begrudge Carl of his role as captain.  🔊

Although Alan has been at the company longer than Kurt, he supports his coworker and does not begrudge his promotion.  🔊

Do not begrudge Marie of her success because she has worked hard to become a leader in the firm.  🔊

Because James gets a lot of women, I often begrudge his movie star looks.  🔊

Since Linda was recently left at the altar, she found it difficult to not begrudge her sister’s wedding day happiness.  🔊

Even though I am divorced and unhappy, I would never begrudge my best friend the happiness she has found with her new husband.  🔊

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