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
Abia-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Victorina-Late Roman
Goldie['gəuldi:]
Tine (1)-Norwegian, Danish
Ingulf-Ancient Germanic
Calvagh-Irish