with bad grace



with bad grace

Reluctantly, rudely, as in He finally agreed to share the cost, but with bad grace. [Mid-1700s] Also see with good grace.
See also: bad, grace

with bad grace

In a grudging manner.
See also: bad, grace

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Guiscardgees-KAHRMedieval French
NicolausNEE-ko-lows (German)German, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Iudicael-Ancient Celtic
Sa'adat-Arabic
VeerVI:RDutch, Limburgish
BrittnyBRIT-neeEnglish (Modern)