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
Rajab-Arabic
Melete-Greek Mythology
BenjaminBEN-jə-min (English), bawn-zha-MEN (French), BEN-yah-meen (German)English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Biblical
Gauthier-French
Fortunatus-Late Roman
Jasmin (2)zhas-MENFrench (Rare)