grudging (adjective)

1. Although he was grudging with his money, he spared no expense when it came to planning a romantic anniversary dinner for his wife.

2. The billionaire collector was known for his grudging attitude towards spending on art, but he couldn't resist purchasing a famous masterpiece at an auction.

3. During the Great Depression, many government officials were grudging in allocating funds for public works projects, slowing down the country's economic recovery.

4. The wealthy parishioner was often grudging in his donations to the church, much to the disappointment of the congregation.

1. In Greek mythology, Zeus reluctantly granted Prometheus' request for fire to be given to humans, but did so in a grudging manner.

2. The grudging relationship between two rival gangsters forms the central conflict in the movie.

3. During the American Civil War, there were often grudging alliances between the Union and Confederate forces for tactical advantages.

4. The grudging cooperation between the elves and dwarves was crucial in the battle against the evil sorcerer.