zähneknirschend
Translation
grudgingly, reluctantly, with grinding teeth
Examples
Er stimmte zähneknirschend zu.
He agreed grudgingly.
Es war eine zähneknirschende Entscheidung.
It was a grudging decision.
Grammar Patterns
to do ((sth.)) ((grudgingly)) Er hat die Aufgabe zähneknirschend erledigt.
a ((grudging)) ((noun)) Sie gab ein zähneknirschendes Ja.
Similar Words
Synonyms: widerwillig, ungern, widerstrebend (reluctantly, unwillingly)
Etymology
From 'Zähne' (teeth) + 'knirschend' (grinding). Literally 'teeth-grindingly'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone literally grinding their teeth in frustration or reluctance while doing something.