grudgingly

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English grudging Middle English -ly English -ly English grudgingly From grudging + -ly.

1. In a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire.

   “"This is just a cover story," Clay says to O5-8, not taking his eyes off Marion. "It's a good one, but she's had it worked out in advance." "Clay, lose the piece," says the O5. Grudgingly, Clay does so.”

   “I was left to play my part, grudgingly, in the eternal jugalbandi of tourist life: ‘Boat, sir?’ ‘No, thank you.’ ‘Rickshaw, sir?’ ‘No, thank you.’”